In early 2019, VRSA implemented telemedicine as a healthcare option for member injured workers. Today, this option is proving more essential than ever. “The number of injured workers utilizing telemedicine has certainly gone up over the past few weeks,” said …
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On the evening of Feb. 3, VRSA Account Executive Nora Pierre received a call from York County Schools Finance Director Bill Bowen, notifying her of an electrical fire at Grafton Middle and High Schools in York County. Pierre alerted VRSA …
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As Virginia’s local political subdivisions navigate maintaining operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, VRSA remains committed to partnering with members through education, training and consulting to empower them to continue to serve their communities. On Monday, March 2, VRSA distributed the …
Last summer, in response to recent workplace violence events in the news, VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon and VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Eddie Shelton were invited by Town of Vinton Human Resources Director Donna Collins and the town’s safety …
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From January to mid-March, VRSA members were 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 › “Member Risk Management Spotlight – Spring 2020”
The following courses ranked as the top ten VRSA Online University courses utilized from Jan. 1 – March 31, 2020. Defensive Driving Bloodborne Pathogens Fire Prevention Sexual Harassment Prevention Compressed Gas Safety Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Personal Protective Equipment …
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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 …
While the National Safety Council has postponed the observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in response to COVID-19, many VRSA members continue to work and learn from home. Throughout April we will share distracted driving prevention information, resources, learning opportunities …
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With more staff working from home as part of social distancing, online training can allow employers to continue educating staff on risk management best practices and other topics. VRSA has compiled a listing of online learning resources available at no …
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By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist It’s always a good time to talk about ethics. Not simply in March when we really begin to ‘Think Spring.’ This important topic should be evergreen, at the forefront of our decision making …