Events for December 3, 2025 - May 12, 2026
Cyber Overview and Recent Incidents
Altavista_1In today's digital age, cyber threats are growing in frequency, sophistication, and impact. This virtual presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the current cybersecurity landscape, highlighting key trends, threat actors, and evolving attack methods. Attendees will gain insights into recent …
Are You Prepared for Winter Weather? Get Out and Look!
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. Winter is quickly approaching; with winter weather conditions come an increased risk of vehicle accidents and injuries. Get ahead of the exposure by evaluating current policies, reviewing procedures and supplies, conducting …
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Protecting Communities: A Law Enforcement Perspective on Emergency Substantial Risk Orders
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual presentation will cover the following topics: • What is a Risk order and circumstances/persons the tool is meant to help; • Review of the law; • Case studies from the …
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course (Warrenton)
Fauquier County Water & Sanitation Authority 7172 Kennedy Road, Warrenton, VA, United StatesThis is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days - January 13 & 14. This two-day nationally recognized OSHA 10-hour construction course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. The course …
Virtual OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days - January 21 & 22. This two-day session is a virtual OSHA 10-Hour Course in Construction. Topics will include understanding VOSH, Chemical Safety, Electrical …
GOAL – At Your HR Processes
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. As part of our GOAL program - Get Out And Look at your HR processes from A to Z!
Before You Use It, Inspect It: Applying GOAL to Tools and Equipment
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. Employees work with a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and equipment every day, from maintenance crews, utilities, water/wastewater, to parks and public works. While these tools are essential to …
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Water & Wastewater Roundtable Discussion (Loudoun)
Loudoun Water Administrative Building 44865 Loudoun Water Way, Ashburn, United StatesFor nearly a decade, VRSA has coordinated this roundtable meeting as a cornerstone event bringing together dedicated, like-minded professionals united by a shared commitment to employee and community safety. Each year, this group exchanges ideas, addresses challenges, and shares best …
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Understanding Workers’ Compensation Pharmacy Programs
This virtual session provides an in-depth exploration of Workers' Compensation Pharmacy Programs, designed to help participants understand how medication management and pharmacy services are integrated into workers' compensation claims. Attendees will learn about the roles pharmacies play in managing prescriptions …
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OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course (Fauquier/Warrenton)
Fauquier County Water & Sanitation Authority 7172 Kennedy Road, Warrenton, VA, United StatesThis is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days - February 17 & 18. This two-day nationally recognized OSHA 10-hour construction course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. The course …
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Playground Safety and Maintenance Training (Glen Allen)
Every year, more than 200,000 children are seen at emergency rooms for injuries associated with playground equipment. While the only legal requirements placed on playgrounds involve the Americans with Disabilities Act, there are recommended actions to establish an organization’s “Standard …
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Getting Covered for FY27
Join us for this interactive virtual session as we review available coverages. Commonly asked questions and information on scheduled items will be addressed, and a live Q&A session will allow members to engage with staff throughout the session.
Transitioning Into a Supervisory Role
Transitioning from a staff position to a supervisory role is a critical and challenging phase in your career. To effectively manage people and processes requires a significant change in responsibilities, new skills, and a change in mindset. Join us to …
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course (Winchester)
Winchester Public Services Building 301 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VAThis is a four-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for all four days - March 10 - 13. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. each day. This nationally recognized OSHA …
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Benefits (Medical and Lost Wages)
This virtual training session provides a clear and practical overview of workers’ compensation benefits, with a focus on medical benefits and wage replacement (lost wages). Participants will gain an understanding of how these benefits support injured employees, the employer’s responsibilities, …
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Crisis Communications
Local government communicators must be prepared to react to any number of crises on a day-to-day basis. From data breaches to natural or manmade disasters, mismanagement, allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment, protests, use of force allegations, global pandemics, and …
FLSA & Child Labor Laws
This virtual presentation will help you comply with the basic requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): know how to determine whether a position is exempt or nonexempt; understand overtime requirements; apply FLSA requirements to part-time workers and independent …
The Advantages of Offering Light/Modified Duty in Workers’ Compensation
This virtual training session explores the value of light and modified duty programs within workers’ compensation and how they benefit injured employees, employers, and claim outcomes. Participants will learn how transitional work supports recovery, reduces claim costs, and promotes a …
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Going Green: Analyzing Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis (marijuana) has been legal in Virginia for five years now, and there are still questions about how this impacts the workplace. During this virtual session, we will take a look at the legalization timeline, medical cards, and the future …
2026 VRSA Annual Meeting (Glen Allen)
The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesThe Annual Meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook, and topics this year include: - The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Overview Including Updates from the 2026 General Assembly - From Headlines to Home: Recent Cyber Incidents and …
2026 Risk Manager Forum (Glen Allen)
The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesVRSA is here to listen. After the 2026 Annual Meeting, the Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock will be facilitating an interactive discussion about common challenges. Questions and sharing experiences are encouraged. Attendance at the 2026 VRSA Annual Meeting …
Foundations of Digital Communications
Maintaining communications with your various stakeholders is a crucial component of effective reputation management. This virtual presentation will address foundations in digital communications, providing an overview of best practices in social media and digital content creation and management. Tips and …