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Led by James Kennedy
James Kennedy is Director of Ergonomics at KOS Ergonomics, Ireland's largest and longest-established ergonomics company, founded in 1991. In 15 years at KOS he has carried out thousands of DSE assessments, and he now recruits, trains and competency-tests KOS's own team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and ergonomists.
He also builds and trains in-house assessor teams for Irish employers and is a guest lecturer in ergonomics at Trinity College Dublin and RCSI. He sees what makes assessor programmes work from both sides.
James Kennedy
Director of Ergonomics
"Internal programmes can be excellent. The starting point is deciding what you want your programme to achieve, then giving it the right people, time and framework to deliver it."
Quick Questions
Is the webinar free?
Yes. It's a free 45-minute live session on Microsoft Teams, with a live Q&A at the end.
Do I need to be a DSE assessor to attend?
No. It's built for the people who own the programme. Even if you outsource assessments, you need to know what a good job looks like to hold your provider to account.
Is there a legally required qualification for DSE assessors in Ireland?
No specific qualification is set in law. Competence is judged against what's being assessed, and James covers what that means in practice.
How often do DSE assessments need to be repeated?
The law sets no fixed frequency. Repeat cycles of one to three years are common, and a relevant change such as new equipment, a desk move or a change in health should trigger a reassessment.
Does this apply to in-office, hybrid and remote staff?
Yes. The session covers all three, including why remote assessments need more experienced assessors.
Stop guessing. Get a straight answer.
Join James Kennedy live on Thurs, Oct 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM to work out which DSE assessor model actually fits your organisation.
Register Your Free PlaceCan't make the date? Book a one-to-one consultation about your own programme.
Led by James Kennedy
James Kennedy is Director of Ergonomics at KOS Ergonomics, Ireland's largest and longest-established ergonomics company, founded in 1991. In 15 years at KOS he has carried out thousands of DSE assessments, and he now recruits, trains and competency-tests KOS's own team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and ergonomists.
He also builds and trains in-house assessor teams for Irish employers and is a guest lecturer in ergonomics at Trinity College Dublin and RCSI. He sees what makes assessor programmes work from both sides.
James Kennedy
Director of Ergonomics
"Internal programmes can be excellent. The starting point is deciding what you want your programme to achieve, then giving it the right people, time and framework to deliver it."
Quick Questions
Is the webinar free?
Yes. It's a free 45-minute live session on Microsoft Teams, with a live Q&A at the end.
Do I need to be a DSE assessor to attend?
No. It's built for the people who own the programme. Even if you outsource assessments, you need to know what a good job looks like to hold your provider to account.
Is there a legally required qualification for DSE assessors in Ireland?
No specific qualification is set in law. Competence is judged against what's being assessed, and James covers what that means in practice.
How often do DSE assessments need to be repeated?
The law sets no fixed frequency. Repeat cycles of one to three years are common, and a relevant change such as new equipment, a desk move or a change in health should trigger a reassessment.
Does this apply to in-office, hybrid and remote staff?
Yes. The session covers all three, including why remote assessments need more experienced assessors.
Stop guessing. Get a straight answer.
Join James Kennedy live on Thurs, Oct 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM to work out which DSE assessor model actually fits your organisation.
Register Your Free PlaceCan't make the date? Book a one-to-one consultation about your own programme.
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