VRSA

General FOIA Training for Public Entities
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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!

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 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!

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.

2025 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Harrisonburg)
2025-09-25 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 (Wytheville)
2025-09-24 08:30 - 13:00 | 10_11_19_VGFOA_5

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

2025 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Smithfield)
2025-09-16 08:30 - 13:00 | VA, United States

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
