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SUMMARY:Foundations of Digital Communications
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining communications with your various stakeholders is a crucial component of effective reputation management. \nThis 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 tricks for creating graphics\, images\, and video will be provided. Participants will also receive instruction on leveraging social media platforms to enhance stakeholder relationships\, as well as information on gathering and understanding media metrics.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/foundations-of-digital-communications/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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SUMMARY:HR Hot Topics Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:What keeps you up at night or stresses you during the day? Bring your topics to this session to discuss with fellow HR practitioners. \nSince this virtual event will have limited seating\, registration will open on April 20.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/hr-hot-topics-roundtable-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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SUMMARY:Virginia Workers' Compensation Law and Compensability
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training session provides a foundational understanding of workers’ compensation law with a focus on compensability—how and when an injury or illness qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits. \nParticipants will learn the legal principles that govern workers’ compensation claims\, key decision points in determining compensability\, and how these laws are applied in real-world claim scenarios.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/virginia-workers-compensation-law-and-compensability/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Workers' Compensation Litigation and Appeal Processes
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training session provides a clear and practical overview of the workers’ compensation litigation and appeal processes. \nParticipants will gain insight into how disputed claims progress through the legal system\, the roles of the various parties involved\, and what to expect at each stage—from initial dispute through resolution. The session emphasizes effective claim handling\, compliance\, and strategies to manage risk and control costs during litigation.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/understanding-the-workers-compensation-litigation-and-appeal-processes/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T110000
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SUMMARY:Spot the Risk\, Fund the Fix! Using VRSA's Risk Management Grant to Maximize Results
DESCRIPTION:This virtual session provides an in-depth overview of VRSA’s Risk Management Grant Program and its role in strengthening risk management across our member localities. We will discuss the intent behind the grant\, how it supports proactive loss prevention efforts\, and how it aligns with our shared goal of reducing workplace injuries\, claims\, and long-term costs within the risk pool. \nParticipants will receive a clear explanation of the grant process\, including eligibility\, funding parameters\, timelines\, and application expectations. More importantly\, we will focus on how members can strategically use grant funds to address their most pressing exposures. By analyzing incident trends\, identifying unsafe work practices\, and targeting high-frequency or high-severity loss areas\, local governments can leverage grant dollars to implement meaningful\, sustainable safety improvements.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/spot-the-risk-fund-the-fix-using-vrsas-risk-management-grant-to-maximize-results/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T080000
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SUMMARY:Virtual OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-day class. When you register for this class\, you will be registered for both days – July 29 & 30. \nThis two-day session is a virtual OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course. Topics will include understanding VOSH\, Chemical Safety\, Electrical Hazards\, Fall Protection\, PPE\, Confined Space\, and much more. \nJuly 29 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.\nJuly 30 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. \nBecause of the virtual nature of this course\, there are requirements all attendees must adhere to: \n\nEach attendee must be on a computer (not a cell phone) with a camera\, which must remain on for the entire course. The computer must also have a working microphone and speakers (or headset). Only one attendee per computer.\nAttendees must be in a location where they are not driving\, distracted\, or doing other work.\nAttendees must attend both days to receive credit.\n\nIf your workplace does not provide a distraction-free environment\, please consider working from home\, utilizing another facility\, or using other means to eliminate distractions for the course. \nAll attendees will be given an OSHA 10-Hour card following the course. Failure to attend any portion of the course will result in not receiving the card. \nAll presenters are OSHA Authorized Outreach Instructors.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/virtual-osha-10-hour-general-industry-course/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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SUMMARY:VRSA HR Services Overview
DESCRIPTION:This virtual presentation covers the HR Services available to members with Public Officials Liability coverage.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/vrsa-hr-services-overview/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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SUMMARY:Playground Safety & Maintenance Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis virtual training course 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.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/playground-safety-maintenance-training/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
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SUMMARY:Communications Ethics: Bots\, Misinformation\, and More
DESCRIPTION:Social media and digital communications bring a new set of ethical issues\, including managing comments and bots\, addressing misinformation\, managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) communications tools with transparency and trust\, and more. \nThis virtual presentation will address how members can navigate these challenges while maintaining open\, transparent\, and ethical communications with their audiences.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/communications-ethics-bots-misinformation-and-more/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
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SUMMARY:Playground Safety and Maintenance Training (Glen Allen)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 prevent accidental injury.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/playground-safety-and-maintenance-training-glen-allen-2/
LOCATION:Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA)\, 11243 Nuckols Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23059\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000
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SUMMARY:How to Tell Your Organization's Story to Gain Support and Drive the Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Authentic storytelling can help your organization build a connection with your citizens. \nIn this virtual engagement\, learn how taking a strategic approach toward storytelling can help you identify stories within your organization\, tie them to your organizational goals\, and develop them for various platforms and audiences.
URL:https://www.vrsa.us/event/how-to-tell-your-organizations-story-to-gain-support-and-drive-the-narrative/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Stauffer%2C Administrative Specialist":MAILTO:jstauffer@vmlins.org
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