Medical Marijuana Cards: Weeding Through the Confusion
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Altavista_1
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As the legal landscape surrounding medical marijuana continues to evolve, employers must stay informed about the implications of medical marijuana cards in the workplace.
This virtual presentation aims to provide participants with an understanding of the legal, practical, and ethical considerations surrounding medical marijuana cards and their impact on workplace policies and practices.

Transitioning to Electric Vehicles: Controlling Fires
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
Firefighting isn’t just about response — it’s about prevention, preparedness, and using the best technology to protect lives, businesses, and infrastructure.
Our presenter for this virtual engagement is a fire suppression specialist at HCT World, and he works with emergency response teams, industrial safety professionals, and local fire departments across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia to implement fire suppression strategies that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Documentation: If it's not written down, it didn't happen!
2025-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Altavista_1
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Documentation is critical to managing your HR function as well as interactions with your employees, and this virtual presentation will review all aspects of documentation and its importance.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course (Chilhowie)
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-09 12:00 | VA, United States
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days – July 8 & 9.
The two-day, OSHA 10-Hour Course in Construction is a nationally recognized certificate program where employees engage in 10 hours of coursework focusing on safety in construction settings. VRSA offers Authorized Outreach Instructors to facilitate this course.
Topics will include an introduction to OSHA, Fall Protection, Electrical Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Trench Safety, Permit-Required Confined Space, and Health Hazards in Construction.
July 8 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
July 9 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at Noon
Upon completion of both days of training, students will receive an official OSHA 10 Completion Card at no cost to the member.

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course (Warrenton)
2025-07-15 08:00 - 2025-07-16 13:00 | VA, United States
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days – July 15 & 16.
This two-day OSHA 10-hour course in general industry focuses on common workplace hazards. By informing employees of their rights and responsibilities, the responsibilities of their employer, and the existence of hazards, as well as how to identify and abate these hazards, employers can help reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
VRSA facilitators are OSHA-Authorized Outreach Instructors. Upon completion, all attendees will receive their OSHA 10-Hour Safety and Health Card through the Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute.
July 15 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.
July 16 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.
Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to sign in and present your license or photo ID. The class will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course (Woodstock)
2025-07-23 08:00 - 2025-07-24 12:00 | VA, United States
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days – July 23 & 24.
This two-day OSHA 10-hour course in general industry focuses on common workplace hazards. By informing employees of their rights and responsibilities, the responsibilities of their employer, and the existence of hazards, as well as how to identify and abate these hazards, employers can help reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
VRSA facilitators are OSHA-Authorized Outreach Instructors. Upon completion, all attendees will receive their OSHA 10-Hour Safety and Health Card through the Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute.
July 23 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.
July 24 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at Noon
Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to sign in and present your license or photo ID. The class will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Virtual Public Works Roundtable
2025-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Altavista_1
This 2-hour virtual interactive roundtable will give members an opportunity to discuss concerns, share resources, and have a conversation about best practices and successes.
Network with other public works folks who understand and want to support each other while also receiving the expertise of a VRSA safety consultant.

VRSA HR Services Overview
2025-07-30 13:00 - 13:30 | Altavista_1
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This virtual presentation will highlight the HR consulting and services VRSA offers members with Public Officials Liability coverage.

Workers' Compensation 101: VRSA's Role and the Role of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission in the Workers' Comp Process
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
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Learn the role of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) compared to the role of VRSA in the claims process. In this virtual session, an overview of workers’ compensation services offered by VRSA to assist our members with their workers’ compensation claims will also be provided.

Crisis Communications: Working With a Joint Information Center
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Altavista_1
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Sometimes a communications crisis requires more than a statement or press release. For major events, a Joint Information Center (JIC) is needed to provide a central location for coordinating public information and activities.
Learn more about where communications and public information officers fit into this structure and how to prepare your entity for a crisis in this virtual engagement.

Safety Committees That Drive Change: Empowering Culture and Connection
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
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In today’s fast-paced work environment, a safety committee isn’t just an organizational practice, it’s a strategic advantage. A strong committee sparks trust, empowers employees, and fuels a culture of open communication.
Join this virtual engagement to unlock the secrets of building a powerhouse safety committee that not only creates a thriving safety culture but also drives proactive safety practices and ignites engagement across your organization.

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course (Herndon)
2025-08-19 07:30 - 2025-08-22 16:30 | VA, United States
This is a four-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for all four days – August 19 – 22. Class begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. each day.
This nationally recognized OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. VRSA offers Authorized Outreach Instructors to facilitate this course.
This four-day course focuses on recognizing and fixing hazards in the workplace. Topics will include an overview of OSHA and VOSH, walking-working surfaces, fall protection, machine guarding, material handling, and other common hazards.
All attendees must arrive between 7:00 and 7:15 a.m. to allow time to present their license or photo ID and sign into class. The class will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 pm., each day.
Upon completion of all four days, students will receive an OSHA 30 Completion Card at no cost to the member.

Job Descriptions: Why they are so important!
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Altavista_1
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Job Descriptions are not legally required but are crucial for compliance with many regulations. This virtual presentation will cover best practices for developing effective job descriptions.

Workers' Compensation 101: Reporting Requirements and VRSA's Nurse Triage and Reporting Service - CompCare On-Call
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
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VRSA staff will discuss reporting requirements, who is responsible for reporting workers’ compensation claims, what is reported, the impact of delayed reporting, and the options VRSA offers for reporting claims.
The best and most efficient option for reporting claims is through VRSA’s 24-7-365 nurse triage and reporting service, CompCare On-Call. This virtual presentation will include a walkthrough of the process for reporting claims utilizing these services.

2025 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Smithfield)
2025-09-16 08:30 - 13:00 | VA, United States
The 2025 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely and interactive topics, including:

Workplace Protections & Leave Laws: A Guide to WC, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA
The Devil’s in the Details: The Art of Contract Review
Is It Compensable? A Judge-for-a-Day: Workers’ Compensation Workshop

Fall Education Forum Agenda

HRCI credit will be available for the HR session on Workplace Protections & Leave Laws: A Guide to WC, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting will adjourn by 1:00 p.m. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

2025 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Lorton)
2025-09-18 08:30 - 13:00 | VA, United States

2025 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Wytheville)
2025-09-24 08:30 - 13:00 | 10_11_19_VGFOA_5

2025 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Harrisonburg)
2025-09-25 08:30 - 13:00 | VA, United States

Workers' Compensation 101: Panel of Physicians
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
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This virtual presentation will explore the essential role of the panel of physicians in the workers’ compensation process.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how a panel of physicians promotes quality care for injured employees while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

Are Your Facilities Ready for VOSH? Get Out and Look!
2025-10-08 09:00 - 09:45 | Altavista_1
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VOSH is targeting local government facilities. Workers’ Compensation claims continue to drive insurance costs nationwide. A great way to help reduce the likelihood of injuries and prepare for a workplace inspection is by conducting facility inspections.
This virtual event will cover general workplace inspection practices you can use to identify hazards in the workplace, which could potentially result in accidents and citations levied by Virginia OSHA.
Join Eddie Shelton, VRSA Safety Specialist, as he lays out how you can get out and look for hazards in the workplace!

HR Hot Topics Roundtable
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
Bring your hot topics to the table to discuss with others who wear an HR hat.
Since this virtual event will have limited seating, registration will open on September 17.

Are You Getting the Best Protection from your Contracts? Get Out And Look!
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
Getting quality contractors can be difficult, especially in light of Virginia’s procurement laws. We want to provide some guidance, listen to your concerns, and collectively discuss ideas about how we can look at, review, and select the contractors that are the highest quality overall in terms of scheduling, safety record, and overall outcome.
Join us for this virtual roundtable discussion and bring any successes, concerns, or questions you have so that we can collectively find better ways to get out and look at our contracting policy and selection process!

General FOIA Training for Public Entities
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the state law governing access by citizens of Virginia and representatives of the media to public records and meetings of public bodies.
This virtual session will provide a general overview of FOIA, how to handle such a request, and recent updates.

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course (Hanover)
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-07 17:00 | VA, United States
This is a four-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for all four days – November 4, 5, 6 & 7. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. each day.
This nationally recognized OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. VRSA offers Authorized Outreach Instructors to facilitate this course.
This four-day course focuses on recognizing and fixing hazards in the workplace. Topics will include an overview of OSHA and VOSH, walking-working surfaces, fall protection, electrical, scaffolding, trenching/excavation, struck by/caught in, and other common hazards.
All attendees must arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. to allow time to present their license or photo ID and sign into class. The class will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 pm. each day.
Upon completion of all four days, students will receive an OSHA 30 Completion Card at no cost to the member.

Strategic Communications Planning
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Altavista_1
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Strategic communications planning is crucial to ensuring that messages designed to increase awareness, action, and engagement are shared in a targeted and timely way with key stakeholders.
This virtual training will explore the key steps in establishing a strategic communications plan.

HR's Increasingly Important Role in Cybersecurity
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Altavista_1
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The HR function has become integral to organizational cyber risk management in recent years.
Along with information security/information technology, HR is increasingly called upon to help determine and enforce employee data permissions, train and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures, and help respond to cyber events involving employees.

Training Trifecta (Warrenton)
2025-12-03 07:00 - 15:00 | VA, United States
Sending staff away for training takes time and resources, which is why we created the Training Trifecta! This program is designed to address your top three training needs in one eight-hour session. This training class is a combination of in-class and hands-on instruction.
This Training Trifecta includes:

Permit-Required Confined Space
Fall Protection
Trenching & Excavation

Lunch will be provided, and please park behind the gate.

Cyber Overview and Recent Incidents
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
In 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 cyber incidents, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and nation-state threats, with a focus on lessons learned and mitigation strategies.

Are You Prepared for Winter Weather? Get Out and Look!
2025-12-10 10:00 - 10:30 | VA
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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 training, and practicing tasks that put employees and properties at risk.
Join us for this virtual presentation discussing actions to consider.

Protecting Communities: A Law Enforcement Perspective on Emergency Substantial Risk Orders
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
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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 field;
• Court process and forms;
• How to serve; and
• Review of circumstances, behaviors, and calls for service that might warrant an ESRO.
