By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist The month of March is more than celebrating my birthday, it’s also Ethics Awareness Month! With all the turmoil and lack of civility in the world these days, it’s easy to surmise that …
Every day VRSA member employees are expected to work in and around confined spaces. These spaces can include manholes, tanks, water basins, and other spaces that could be dangerous. A confined space is any space that meets the following criteria: …
Regular site inspections play an important role in protecting your employees, by allowing your organization to identify and remove hazards in the workplace. The inspection process also shows employees that your organization cares about their safety and wellbeing. VRSA safety …
This year’s renewal season has begun – earlier this week members should have received a values survey e-mail with a link to renewal questions and schedules. Members may also notice changes to the renewal questions – designed to assist VRSA …
VRSA launched the OSHA-300 Reporting Log recording application in the summer of 2020, and in 2021 more than 100 members utilized the application to file their reports. With logs due in early February, VRSA reminds members purchasing workers’ compensation coverage …
Did you know that you can make premium payments online? As a part of VRSA’s commitment to service, VRSA’s finance page offers members the ability to make online check payments, access VRSA’s W-9, access billing invoices, and view VRSA’s frequently …
The 2021 VRSA Annual Report is now online, this year highlighting the “VRSA Difference.” In uncertain times, members of the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) can rest assured that one thing is certain – they are not only covered – …
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VRSA has partnered with Fire Rescue Fitness (FRF), a company owned and operated by Wisconsin firefighter Aaron Zamzow. FRF provides a complete workout program with calendar, exercises, video links, and coaching designed for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. The …
This January, VRSA said goodbye to longtime managing director Steve Craig as he retired after more than 30 years of service to the pool. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve this great organization,” said Craig. “I am …
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Inclusivity in action Dr. Robin H. Stacia, VRSA’s Inclusion Resident Embracing diversity and inclusion is based on affirming the belief that we are stronger together, and through demographic and cognitive diversity. It requires that leaders and organizations put into place …