Protecting Virginia’s Entities. That’s the theme of the 2023 Annual Report. In the report, readers will learn how staff have maintained their presence throughout the Commonwealth by visiting members – from the smallest to the largest local public entities. Throughout …
VRSA provides communications consulting services to eligible members to assist in navigating the unique communications challenges of public entities. The services, provided by VRSA Director of Communications Hollie Cammarasana, include virtual engagements, in-person trainings, sample policies and procedures, and personalized …
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“Safety has to be a proactive step supported from the top down,” says Daryl Burks, safety coordinator with Bedford Regional Water Authority. “When you have managers and supervisors buying in to the program it allows employees to buy into it …
What is a day in the life of a risk manager like? Well, there’s no such thing as a typical day, says City of Charlottesville Risk Manager Philip Spence. “A typical day for me, and this probably goes for risk …
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As many school divisions across the Commonwealth prepare to return to class in a few weeks, the potential for injuries from slips, trips, and falls by teachers and staff also returns. This summer, Culpeper County Public Schools proactively worked to …
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As hot and humid weather approaches, it is important to prepare to protect workers from the impacts of extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has designed a National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat Hazards, known …
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat Hazards is designed to protect workers from extreme heat. An emphasis program is a temporary program that focuses OSHA’s resources on a particular hazard, stemming from increased …
Playground inspections should be performed regularly, and more if necessary based on use, weather, vandalism, etc. VRSA Safety Specialist Edward Shelton recently met with Dean Crane, director of parks and recreation with the Town of Blacksburg, to discuss playground inspections. …
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Weddings, parties, graduations, parades, festivals, and more. These are just some of the reasons individuals and organizations may wish to rent facilities or utilize property owned by a public entity. However, the users of these “tenant spaces” are not covered …
For the City of Colonial Heights, focusing on both the physical and mental health of their public safety employees is crucial. Both the fire and police departments require staff to complete some type of physical activity each day so they …