September 23 – 29, 2019, is recognized as Fall Prevention Week. Almost one in every five work-related injuries results from a slip, trip or fall. In 2016, the National Safety Council reports that 697 workers died in falls to a …
America’s Safe Schools Week has been recognized on the third week of October each year since 1984. Virginia’s public school divisions enroll nearly 1.3 million students. Collectively, VRSA members include school divisions averaging 14,000 students. As such, school safety is a …
Read More › “Save the dates! Safe Schools Week: October 21 – 27”
By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist On June 27, 2019, the Town of Woodstock in Shenandoah County became the smallest locality in the Commonwealth of Virginia to earn full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). This distinction …
June 23 was National Public Service Day. In recognition of this observance, Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) staff asked several members why they do what they do in public service. Today, we’re sharing their responses. South Boston Lieutenant Caleb Wade …
Local governments, authorities and schools are challenged daily to develop effective safety programs that reduce workers’ compensation losses, resulting in both direct and indirect losses to both employee and employer. The effectiveness of a safety program is increased by use …
Read More › “National Safety Month and the importance of safety committees”
By Peter Stephenson, Virginia Local Government Specialist It appears that transportation is the next big prize in the digital economic revolution. However, is it supply or demand “driven,” and how can our already challenged transportation infrastructure accommodate this connectivity crossroad? …
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) is recognizing National Library Week, April 7-13, by spotlighting the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL), a VMLIP member. National Library Week highlights the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in our communities. This year’s …
Read More › “Member Spotlight: Central Rappahannock Regional Library”
March 13 is National K-9 Veterans Day, designated to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of military and working dogs. March 13 is also the official birthday of the U.S. Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942. VML …
By Peter Stephenson, VMLIP Local Government Specialist March is Ethics Awareness Month – and 2019 marks the 95th Anniversary of the adoption and establishment of the Code of Ethics by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). As an ICMA Life …
Everyone has heard of spring cleaning. With more and more of our activities taking place on computers and other devices, it is important to do a little ‘spring cleaning’ of your electronics as well. This is an easy area to …