As highlighted in the 2019 VRSA Annual Report, VRSA staff have increased their engagements and trainings throughout the state over the last year, a trend that will continue into 2020. Upcoming training includes: Use of Force Assessment for Supervisors Webinar: …
The following courses ranked as the top ten VRSA Online University courses utilized from July 1 – Sept. 30, 2019: Preventing Phishing Information Systems and Data Security Awareness Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Bloodborne Pathogens for All Employees Defensive Driving …
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In order to fully understand your workers’ compensation premium, you need to understand the experience modification factor, typically referred to as your “mod.” Understanding your mod and the data used to calculate it helps identify ways to minimize your workers’ …
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Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association 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 cost …
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, VRSA Director of Human Resources Tina Stevens will be hosting the Recruiting and Hiring in Today’s Market webinar, focused on providing resources to generate qualified candidates and what candidates are looking for in today’s market. Attendees will …
NEOGOV, a market leader in public sector human resources software, announces the release of the 2019 Job Seeker Report, a research study to understand the state of public sector hiring and tips for how to attract high quality candidates. NEOGOV …
All Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) members are “covered employers” for FMLA purposes and must post the FMLA poster in your workplace. However, your employees are not “eligible” for FMLA unless they meet all the requirements, which includes working for a covered …
Fire Prevention Week, recognized this year from Oct. 6 – 12, has been in existence for more than 90 years. VRSA is excited to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice …
By VRSA Chief Information Officer Karen Inman and VRSA Director of Member Services Marcus Hensel Public bodies continue to make headlines for falling victim to ransomware and other cyber-based attacks. While criminals pursue both business and governmental entities, government attacks …
September 23 – 29, 2019, is recognized as Fall Prevention Week. Almost one in every five work-related injuries results from a slip, trip or fall. In 2016, the National Safety Council reports that 697 workers died in falls to a …
America’s Safe Schools Week has been recognized on the third week of October each year since 1984. Virginia’s public school divisions enroll nearly 1.3 million students. Collectively, VRSA members include school divisions averaging 14,000 students. As such, school safety is a …
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By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist On June 27, 2019, the Town of Woodstock in Shenandoah County became the smallest locality in the Commonwealth of Virginia to earn full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). This distinction …
Since 1985, America has recognized July as National Parks and Recreation Month. The nation’s parks and recreation departments provide a valuable service to their communities in maintaining quality of life, and contributing to physical well-being and health of residents. Recently, …
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Save the dates! The 2019 fall workshops will be held: Thursday, Sept. 19: Williamsburg Friday, Sept. 20: Fredericksburg Thursday, Sept. 26: Wytheville Friday, Sept. 27: Lynchburg Topics will include: Workplace Civility: Is it me or is it You? Workers’ Compensation …
The Risk Management Grant application will be online August 1. Risk Management Grants are designed to assist initiatives that address risk management concerns including, but not limited to, current hazards and risks; reducing exposure and associated risk, addressing outstanding recommendations; …
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VRSA members have been busy training their staff on a variety of risk management issues and exposures. As partners in risk management, VRSA staff have partnered with members to provide much of this training throughout the state. Read more below! …
This summer Deborah Briggs, Cat Cunningham, Robin Duvall, Peggy Griffin, Mary Kay Marchetti, Connie Myers, Lora Robinson, Tina Wetsch, Robin Wiley and Beth Willoughby celebrate 25 years of outstanding service to the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA). VRSA’s long-tenured staff …
The following courses ranked as the top ten VRSA Online University courses utilized from April 1 – June 30, 2019. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The top ten members utilizing online training for the same …
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This summer the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) welcomes the following new members to our program! Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center Hampton City Schools Hampton Roads Workforce Council King William County Richmond Regional Planning District Commission Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Rivanna …
Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association 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 cost …
VRSA staff have been out and about at various conferences and events throughout the spring and early summer. See where they have been below! Virginia Government Finance Officer’s Association VRSA Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson and VRSA Account Specialist Harry …
Earlier this summer, Senior Safety Consultant Fonda Craig attended the Virginia Pupil Transportation (VAPT) conference – which included a mock school bus accident where it was reported that the bus had overturned, there were 25 students on board with serious …
By Peter Stephenson, local government specialist The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) is celebrating 50 years of regional collaboration in 2019. VAPDC kicked off this celebration with an extremely well-attended reception in Richmond on January 31. We were …
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This year, the Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority was presented the prestigious Margaret A. Nichols Risk Management Leadership Award at the 2019 annual meeting held Friday, May 10, at The Place at Innsbrook. Additionally, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Suffolk …
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The workers’ compensation first fill prescription card has been updated to include our new name and logo. Please go online to download the new card here, and cease using the old card. Should an old card be used by mistake, it …
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