VRSA

2025 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Harrisonburg)
2025-09-25 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Medical Marijuana Cards: Weeding Through the Confusion
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Best Practices: Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Altavista_1
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This virtual presentation will cover best practices for legally compliant recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.

Chlorine Conundrum? Discussing chlorine-based water treatment and what it could mean for you!
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
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Many water and wastewater treatment plants across Virginia utilize chlorine gas to treat water and wastewater. But did you know that at certain quantities of chlorine at your facility, you fall into additional laws and requirements called Process Safety Management (PSM)?
Recently in Virginia, there has been an increase in the number of citations levied by Virginia OSHA concerning this standard. Join us in this virtual engagement where you will learn what PSM is, what VOSH is looking for, and how you can remain compliant with this required standard.

Playground Safety and Maintenance Training (Front Royal)
2025-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | VA, United States
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 of Care,” established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as well as various American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
This training will provide information on these requirements, so you can ensure your entity’s playgrounds are properly audited, maintained, and inspected. Proper management can help in preventing accidental injury.
This training will offer two components, classroom and hands-on training, to help entities prevent and reduce incidents/losses. The hands-on training will be held at a separate location after the classroom training.

2025 Risk Manager Forum (Glen Allen)
2025-05-09 12:30 - 15:00 | Careers
After the 2025 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 2025 VRSA Annual Meeting is not necessary to attend this forum, but if you would like to register for the 2025 VRSA Annual Meeting, please click here.

2025 VRSA Annual Meeting
2025-05-09 08:30 - 12:15 | Careers
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The Annual Meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook, and topics this year may include:

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
How to Survive a First Amendment Audit
Communications Strategies to Keep Citizens Informed and Connected

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2025 Annual Meeting Agenda

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will adjourn by 12:15 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For those members interested, Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock will be facilitating a Risk Manager Forum after lunch, leading a discussion about common challenges and questions from members. If you would like to register for the Risk Manager Forum click here.

Training Trifecta (Warren County)
2025-04-30 07:00 - 15:30 | 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
Lockout/Tagout

The same training is being offered on two days to allow for staffing flexibility. Please only register for one day. If you would prefer to register for April 29, click here.

Training Trifecta (Warren County)
2025-04-29 07:00 - 15:30 | 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
Lockout/Tagout

The same training is being offered on two days to allow for staffing flexibility. Please only register for one day. If you would prefer to register for April 30, click here.

VML/VRSA Regional Briefing
2025-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | VA, United States
Join VML and VRSA for this free event featuring conversations for local public entities – from the smallest to the largest.
Topics will include:

2025 General Assembly Update;
Marijuana in the Workplace;
Cybersecurity; & more!

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Parking:
Street parking is available, as well as spaces in a shared lot behind the Town Hall.

HR Hot Topics Roundtable
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
Join your fellow HR practitioners for a virtual discussion of current topics you struggle with!
Since this virtual engagement will have limited seating, registration will open on April 1.

Mower and Chainsaw Safety: Essential Practices for Injury Prevention
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Altavista_1
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Each year, approximately 74 deaths occur and 25,000 people receive emergency treatment, because of riding-mower activities. Chainsaws are one of the most common power tools, but improper use can lead to deadly consequences like head injuries and severed limbs.
This virtual training class will cover information on lawn mower stability, chainsaw safe handling, personal protective equipment, and the hazards when using them.

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course (Suffolk)
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-03 13:00 | VA, United States
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days – April 2 & 3.
This nationally recognized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. During this two-day course, attendees will learn how to recognize and address hazards in the workplace. VRSA offers Authorized Outreach Instructors to facilitate this course.
Topics will include an overview of OSHA and VOSH, walking-working surfaces, fall protection, electrical, and other common hazards.
April 2 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m.
April 3 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10 certification card at no cost to the member.
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.

Best Practices: Corrective Action and Termination
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Altavista_1
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This virtual presentation will cover when and how to deliver corrective action and considerations when deciding to terminate an employee.
