With the New Year comes new deadlines. The Feb. 1 OSHA-300A log deadline quickly approaches – but luckily for VRSA members, filling it out is easier with VRSA’s OSHA 300 Incident Log application. The OSHA-300 and 300 A track injury …
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Staff continue to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities, including cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities – from the smallest to largest, through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below! VASS-VASBO Winter …
One way to start the New Year off right is with a premium discount! VRSA members can receive a discount on their premiums by completing the Risk Management Assessment (RMA). The RMA consists of 18 simple yes-or-no questions, such as: …
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When acting on behalf of your public entity, are you protected from liability? Public officials liability broadly covers management liability, professional liability, and employment practices liability, protecting elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers from suits arising from actual or alleged errors, omissions, …
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In July, VRSA launched the GOAL campaign, taking a simple adage that the trucking industry uses, get out and look, and applying it to situations where members can identify risks to prevent and reduce losses. The GOAL campaign focuses on …
Like many VRSA members, Loudoun Water, a water and wastewater authority serving more than 80,000 households in Loudoun County, was the recent recipient of an unannounced inspection by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program, known as VOSH. “We received …
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Save the date to see your favorite staffer in person! The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 8. As in previous years, the meeting will begin with breakfast at 8:30 for those …
Every day there is a new headline. Waxhaw works with state experts to tackle cyberattack on town systems Cyberattack in St. Joseph, Mo., may have exposed resident data After Cyber Attack, St. Paul, Minn., Restores Public Internet Bad actors continue …
The 2025 Fall Education Forums wrapped up Sept. 25, with a final stop in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Over the course of two weeks, nearly 160 members representing 94 member entities gathered together throughout the Commonwealth to meet with staff and hear …
Thinking of utilizing a drone in your entity? Drones are a great way to help accomplish your goals and minimize risks to staff. VRSA Safety Specialist Eddie Shelton, one of several VRSA staff holding an Unmanned Aerial Systems operator license, …