For the past eight years, the New River Resource Authority (NRRA) has invited VRSA Safety Specialist Edward Shelton to conduct site inspections and provide recommendations to ensure the authority is compliant with OSHA regulations. They use these reports to guide …
Read More › “Site inspection ride-along with the New River Resource Authority”
VRSA provides the broadest coverages tailored to meet the needs of our members and ease their worries. Our coverage is uniquely designed to protect member buildings, contents, and equipment, and return members to their pre-loss position as soon as possible. …
Read More › “Coverage spotlight: Property, including boiler and machinery”
Staff continues to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities, including cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities – from the smallest to largest. This includes engagements such as conferences, trainings, and more. Read all about their activities …
Members have recently made VRSA aware of an increase in Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSH) inspections focused on water and wastewater pumping stations. Inspectors have been focused on: Eye wash stations Electric issues Lockout tagout Confined space Personal …
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The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) has reissued its fraud alert regarding a workers’ compensation scheme currently affecting states nationwide. Residents of Virginia have been affected by this scheme, in which bad actors impersonate courts and workers’ compensation professionals to …
This April, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) renewed and updated its national heat emphasis program (NEP) for heat-related hazards. The renewed program will be in place for five years and continues the original program from 2022. Local public …
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Members purchasing workers’ compensation coverage will soon receive communication regarding the 2025-2026 payroll audit. Payrolls are audited at the end of the year to help ensure your entity is paying the right amount for the right coverage. Workers’ compensation premiums …
Nearly 100 attendees from across the Commonwealth gathered on Friday, May 8, to attend the VRSA 2026 Annual Meeting. VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon and Director of Adult Mental Health Services Ryan Hite with the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority …
Spring has sprung! For many members, preparations for spring are well underway. As the days begin to stretch a little longer, it’s an opportunity for all departments to Get Out And Look – to step out, assess conditions, and get …
Registration is now online for the 2026 Annual Meeting! The meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 8. Topics this year include: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Overview Including Updates from the 2026 General Assembly …
Read More › “Register Now: 2026 Annual Meeting to be held May 8!”