“The message of worker safety is a high ideal – nobody comes to work and says, I’m going to be the person to get hurt today at work,” said Matt Phillips, safety and risk manager with Hanover County. “We are …
Read More › “Hanover County recognized on VRSA’s Gold Star List”
Public officials’ liability broadly covers management liability, professional liability, and employment practices liability. Our public officials’ coverage is tailored to our members and their governing interests. That’s because we work entirely on behalf of our members – not external stakeholders. …
Read More › “Your entity buys insurance, but does your entity have coverage?”
Peter Stephenson served more than 30 years in local government and now has nearly five years as VRSA’s local government specialist to his name. As VRSA’s local government specialist, Stephenson works with members to assist them in identifying and responding …
Read More › “Service Spotlight: Local Government Consulting”
Weddings, parties, graduations, parades, festivals, and more. These are just some of the reasons individuals and organizations may wish to rent facilities or utilize property owned by a public entity. However, the users of these “tenant spaces” are not covered …
Are you following VRSA on social media? VRSA’s LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter social media channels, as well as our blog, regularly highlight our members and provide news and updates about the pool. Recent member stories have included: Playground Inspections featuring the Town of …
As the days get longer and the weather warms up, VRSA has more engagements lined up to keep your employees trained in a variety of areas! VRSA Annual Meeting Friday, May 5: VRSA 2023 Virtual Annual Meeting Marijuana April 20: …
Read More › “Marijuana, FOIA, and OSHA – oh my! Review upcoming engagements here!”
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) was among the 102 businesses named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 2023. VRSA was named in the Small (124 or fewer employees) category. The results were determined through surveys conducted by Energage, …
As 2023 kicked off, VRSA staff continued engaging with members throughout the Commonwealth at conferences and trainings! VASS/VASBO Winter Conference Member Services Specialist Harry McMillen and Senior Account Executive Lisa Schenk attended the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) and …
The average cost to inspect a boiler is $200 per boiler/object. For many members, this can add up to thousands of dollars each year in boiler inspections, which are required by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI). According …
VRSA members should be aware of two recent recalls that may impact equipment used by employees. Relion Battery Recalls Relion Insight Series Lithium Batteries Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards Incidents: The company has received five reports of batteries …
Read More › “Recall Notices: Relion Battery and PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders”
Playground inspections should be performed regularly, and more if necessary based on use, weather, vandalism, etc. VRSA Safety Specialist Edward Shelton recently met with Dean Crane, director of parks and recreation with the Town of Blacksburg, to discuss playground inspections. …
Read More › “Playground inspections – featuring the Town of Blacksburg”
Weddings, parties, graduations, parades, festivals, and more. These are just some of the reasons individuals and organizations may wish to rent facilities or utilize property owned by a public entity. However, the users of these “tenant spaces” are not covered …
For the City of Colonial Heights, focusing on both the physical and mental health of their public safety employees is crucial. Both the fire and police departments require staff to complete some type of physical activity each day so they …
VRSA risk services staff often conduct mock VOSH inspections for members. This helps not only to prepare members for real VOSH inspections – but also to identify areas that need to be addressed. During a mock inspection for the Town …
Read More › “Purcellville mock VOSH inspection results in safer stairways for employees”
The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority provides recycling, solid waste, and household hazardous waste disposal services to residents in the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle. In 2018, the authority found itself significantly above the industry standard for its reportable …
Read More › “Rivanna Authorities reduces reportable injuries through focus on risk management”
Uncertainty and change have followed the wake of the pandemic. Many of these changes impacted all of us in some way every day. One thing hasn’t changed – VRSA’s continued commitment to providing stable rates and dependable coverages to ensure …
Since 2008, AlexRenew Chief Executive Officer Karen Pallansch has volunteered her time toward serving on the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board. This February, Pallansch is retiring from AlexRenew after more than 30 years at the organization, and 17 as its chief …
Read More › “Longtime VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board Member Karen Pallansch retires”
“Almost every quarter that I can remember since 1994, the City of Radford has been on the Gold Star List,” said VRSA Director of Workers’ Compensation Robin Duvall. Last fall, Duvall along with Senior Account Executive Lisa Schenk visited with …
“Your account has been locked.” “Password check required immediately.” “Billing information is out of date.” “Unusual account activity detected.” These subject lines, often delivered via email or text, may be linked to phishing and cybersecurity attacks. Just as you need …
Read More › “Tips and training to strengthen cybersecurity for you and your entity”
This is what we’re made for: Stable rates and dependable coverages in uncertain times… Stability is the theme of this year’s annual report. As record inflation impacted the cost of fuel, heating and cooling, construction, salaries, and more In 2022, …
Read More › “Read all about it: VRSA 2022 annual report published”
OSHA-300 logs are due each year in February – and for many, this reporting process can seem tedious and confusing. Determining what types of incidents must be reported can be difficult – and mistakes could result in OSHA inspections, reviews, …
Read More › “OSHA-300 Log Application eases members’ worries”
If you’re a planner, VRSA’s got you covered. VRSA’s training calendar continues to grow with engagements scheduled into August, and more being added each week. VRSA Annual Meeting Friday, May 5: Registration coming this spring Communications Training Feb. 8: Mass …
In accordance with the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the VRSA Annual Meeting on May 5, 2023, and soliciting nominations for …
As 2022 concluded and 2023 began, VRSA staff have been out and about speaking at or attending conferences, engaging in professional development, providing training, and much more! Town of Strasburg VRSA Director of Human Resources Tina Stevens joined Public Safety …
Read More › “Staff engage with members throughout the Commonwealth”
The VRSA website provides members with access to their claims information via reports and interactive dashboards. These tools have recently been updated to exclude claims that resulted in confidential settlements, or that the member has indicated are highly sensitive. If you …