There are hundreds of public swimming facilities and waterparks operated by cities, towns, counties, and authorities across the Commonwealth. These facilities provide a welcome relief for citizens; however, they also bring with them a few important considerations. NOVA Parks operates …
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Staff continue to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities – from the smallest to largest, through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below! Use of Force Management – Falls Church VRSA provided Use …
VRSA recognizes the Town of Pearisburg as one of more than 100 members to make the Gold Star List. The list is published each quarter to recognize members who have reported their workers’ compensation claims within three days of injury. The …
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VRSA insures more than 23,000 vehicles, including 8,795 trucks, 4,321 police vehicles, 3,200 passenger vehicles, 3,158 school buses, 2,256 trailers, 659 fire and emergency medical services apparatus, 595 transit buses, and 70 refuse trucks. For more than 40 years, we …
Over the past five years, VRSA has received nearly 200 claims for injuries and property damage caused by lawnmowers and string trimmers. 67 of these claims are specific to injuries caused by lawnmowers. Across the United States, nearly 74 deaths …
We were among the 91 businesses named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 2025. VRSA was named in the Small (124 or fewer employees) category. The results were determined through surveys conducted by Energage, who queried employees on issues such …
When group self-insurance pools were authorized through the Code of Virginia § 15.2- 2703, they were created “for the purpose of providing to the participating political subdivisions risk management services as well as insurance coverage…” Why? Ultimately, to reduce losses, …
Director of Planning and Community Development Nora Amos with the Town of Ashland is one of many VRSA members who have attended the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute. She joins Hillsville Town Manager Leanna Surratt, Director of Administration for the …
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To safeguard the health and safety of its firefighters, the Town of Chilhowie Fire and EMS Department has put in place several measures. Their SCBA and equipment washer program is one such initiative that has significantly improved the cleaning and …
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An unannounced inspection by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program, known as VOSH, is something more and more Virginia public entities are experiencing. These inspections focus on identifying hazards in the workplace that could lead to employee injuries, and …
Read More › “VOSH inspects: How Hanover County and City of Williamsburg responded”