The VRSA Pooling Matters Summer 2020 edition focuses on the new VOSH COVID-19 standard as well as:
The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board recently adopted the Emergency Temporary Standard: Infectious Disease Prevention. This standard is designed to keep employees safe from COVID-19 exposure in the workplace and set to become enforceable the week of July 27. …
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By VRSA Managing Director Steve Craig The 2020 General Assembly session resulted in a number of changes to Virginia law of interest to local political subdivisions from a risk management standpoint. The changes are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted. …
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) remains committed to partnering with our members through education, training and consulting as they continue to serve their communities during these difficult times. For the 2020-2021 fund-year, the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board has voted …
Each year, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) provides risk management performance awards to members at the annual meeting held each spring. Due to COVID-19, this year’s annual meeting was held virtually. However, risk management is never put on hold, …
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) is pleased to announce an exciting new website application to assist with the maintenance of your OSHA 300 log. On July 1, VRSA released an OSHA 300 Log Recording application online. The application has …
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VRSA Director of Education and Training, Thomas Bullock, VRSA Senior Safety Consultants Fonda Craig, Eddie Shelton, and Vinny Gallo, and VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon have all been certified as COVID-19 Infectious Disease Prevention Specialists by the National Association …
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By Marcus Hensel, VRSA Director of Member Services and Fonda Craig, VRSA Senior Safety Consultant As the days grow longer and warmer, we turn our attention to summer activities. It is the season to enjoy the pleasures of the outdoors …
COVID-19 has indelibly altered the landscape of the communities within which we live and work. With that in mind, and the need for proactive guidance greater than ever, VRSA remains committed to bringing you the best in risk management education. …
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Since March, VRSA risk and member services staff have been partnering with members to facilitate numerous virtual roundtables in order to provide thought leadership and foster dialogue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The roundtables have allowed VRSA staff to engage with …
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By Eddie Shelton, VRSA Senior Safety Specialist With the spread of COVID-19, Americans began to quarantine, work remotely, and take other actions to prevent spreading this virus. As a natural consequence, this led to fewer drivers, fewer vehicles, and fewer …
By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist For 40 years, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) has remained committed to providing financial stability through risk management for Virginia cities, counties, towns and governmental entities, so they can effectively serve their …
The Town of Boykins received funding through the VRSA Risk Management Grant program in 2019 to purchase perimeter security cameras for the town’s offices. VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon recently interviewed Boykins Police Chief Brozzo to discuss how the …
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Peak summertime weather in Virginia is here. This hot and humid weather signals the start of payroll audits. This process is a requirement of the Bureau of Insurance under Administrative Code 14VAC5-360-80(D), whereby the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board is responsible …
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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 …
The Virginia Municipal League will be presenting “2020 Local Champion” awards to highlight the hard work that our localities and their officials and employees are doing to keep their citizens safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak. Categories include: Communication, …
The following courses ranked as the top ten VRSA Online University courses utilized from April 1 – June 30, 2020. Defensive Driving Bloodborne Pathogens Sexual Harassment Prevention Fire Prevention Evaluating Your Workplace Behavior Driving with Distractions Diversity Benefits for All …
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