Protected: Creating a culture of safety is no accident!
9/15/2020
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Meet VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Vinny Gallo
9/09/2020
Vinny Gallo, the newest member of the VRSA Risk Services Team, brings experience from both federal, state and local government to his role. Gallo, like VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Eddie Shelton, previously worked for Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH). …
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Hanover County Public Schools – Return to Learn Sanitizing Measures
9/01/2020
As school districts all across the Commonwealth prepare to reopen their doors, the health, safety and well-being of students, teachers and other staff is top priority. Reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by cleaning and disinfecting is an integral …
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Western Virginia Water Authority utilizes VRSA grant funds for digital communication
8/19/2020
The Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA), with nearly 350 employees, faces unique communications challenges. Staff are located throughout different facilities, and work varying hours. To build a culture of enterprise risk management across the organization, the authority began looking for …
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VRSA provides guidance on the VOSH COVID-19 Standard
7/21/2020
The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board recently adopted the Emergency Temporary Standard: Infectious Disease Prevention. This standard is designed to keep employees safe from COVID-19 exposure in the workplace and set to become enforceable the week of July 27. …
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2020 legislative update
7/09/2020
By VRSA Managing Director Steve Craig The 2020 General Assembly session resulted in a number of changes to Virginia law of interest to local political subdivisions from a risk management standpoint. The changes are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted. …
VRSA Risk Management Grants 2020
7/09/2020
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) remains committed to partnering with our members through education, training and consulting as they continue to serve their communities during these difficult times. For the 2020-2021 fund-year, the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board has voted …
VRSA names 2020 risk management award winners
7/09/2020
Each year, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) provides risk management performance awards to members at the annual meeting held each spring. Due to COVID-19, this year’s annual meeting was held virtually. However, risk management is never put on hold, …
VRSA introduces new OSHA-300 Log recording application
7/09/2020
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) is pleased to announce an exciting new website application to assist with the maintenance of your OSHA 300 log. On July 1, VRSA released an OSHA 300 Log Recording application online. The application has …
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VRSA staff certified as COVID-19 Infectious Disease Prevention Specialists
7/09/2020
VRSA Director of Education and Training, Thomas Bullock, VRSA Senior Safety Consultants Fonda Craig, Eddie Shelton, and Vinny Gallo, and VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon have all been certified as COVID-19 Infectious Disease Prevention Specialists by the National Association …
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Beat the heat
7/09/2020
By Marcus Hensel, VRSA Director of Member Services and Fonda Craig, VRSA Senior Safety Consultant As the days grow longer and warmer, we turn our attention to summer activities. It is the season to enjoy the pleasures of the outdoors …
Save the Date: Virtual VRSA 2020 Risk Management Educational Forum
7/09/2020
COVID-19 has indelibly altered the landscape of the communities within which we live and work. With that in mind, and the need for proactive guidance greater than ever, VRSA remains committed to bringing you the best in risk management education. …
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VRSA’s virtual roundtables offer insight on member concerns
7/09/2020
Since March, VRSA risk and member services staff have been partnering with members to facilitate numerous virtual roundtables in order to provide thought leadership and foster dialogue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The roundtables have allowed VRSA staff to engage with …
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National Safety Council reports motor vehicle fatality rates increase by 36.6%, despite quarantines
7/09/2020
By Eddie Shelton, VRSA Senior Safety Specialist With the spread of COVID-19, Americans began to quarantine, work remotely, and take other actions to prevent spreading this virus. As a natural consequence, this led to fewer drivers, fewer vehicles, and fewer …
VRSA’s continued response to COVID-19
7/09/2020
By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist For 40 years, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) has remained committed to providing financial stability through risk management for Virginia cities, counties, towns and governmental entities, so they can effectively serve their …
VRSA grants aid Town of Boykins Police Department
7/09/2020
The Town of Boykins received funding through the VRSA Risk Management Grant program in 2019 to purchase perimeter security cameras for the town’s offices. VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon recently interviewed Boykins Police Chief Brozzo to discuss how the …
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What to expect with this year’s payroll audits
7/09/2020
Peak summertime weather in Virginia is here. This hot and humid weather signals the start of payroll audits. This process is a requirement of the Bureau of Insurance under Administrative Code 14VAC5-360-80(D), whereby the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board is responsible …
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Summer 2020 Gold Star List
7/09/2020
Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) publishes the Gold Star List. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them within three days of injury. Late reporting is a major …
VML 2020 Local Champion Awards
7/09/2020
The Virginia Municipal League will be presenting “2020 Local Champion” awards to highlight the hard work that our localities and their officials and employees are doing to keep their citizens safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak. Categories include: Communication, …
Summer 2020: Top VRSA Online University usage!
7/08/2020
The following courses ranked as the top ten VRSA Online University courses utilized from April 1 – June 30, 2020. Defensive Driving Bloodborne Pathogens Sexual Harassment Prevention Fire Prevention Evaluating Your Workplace Behavior Driving with Distractions Diversity Benefits for All …
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How a well functioning safety committee is key toward creating a culture of safety
6/08/2020
By Vinny Gallo, VRSA Senior Safety Consultant June is National Safety Month, and according to the National Safety Council (NSC), “now, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside the workplace.” This year, the NSC will be focusing …
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Meet VRSA Senior Safety Analyst Fonda Craig
5/13/2020
For 19 years VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Fonda Craig has partnered with members through education, training and consulting to help strengthen their risk management programs. Craig came to VRSA from her role at Liberty Mutual Insurance where she worked in …
Preventing Falls: National Safety Stand-Down
5/05/2020
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, scheduled to be observed this week has been postponed due to COVID-19. The safety stand-down is designed to take time out from day-to-day activities to talk about safety, and raise awareness …
Meet VRSA’s Risk Services Safety Consultants!
4/29/2020
VRSA’s mission is to provide financial stability through risk management for Virginia political subdivisions so they can effectively serve their communities. One of the ways VRSA accomplishes this is by partnering with members to provide education, training and consulting – …
VRSA recognizes National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
4/17/2020
VRSA recognizes National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, a time to recognize animal control officers who work to protect the welfare of animals and pets that are rescued from injury, disease, abuse, and starvation. Earlier this year, VRSA Public Safety …
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