Webinars & Events
Free live briefings, conference talks and expert sessions from Ireland's ergonomics specialists. Practical guidance on DSE compliance, assessor programmes and workplace health, led by the people who do this work every day.
The report isn't compliance. The close-out is.
Internal vs External: Choosing the Right DSE Assessor Model
Office, remote or hybrid teams: find out when an in-house DSE team works, when outside expertise earns its keep, and how to build a model that holds up.
- 1 The Legal Baseline: What Irish law really means by a "competent person", and why a course alone isn't enough.
- 2 Internal vs External: Where each model wins, and the warning signs of a programme that's stalling.
- 3 Making the Call: A simple way to choose internal, external or hybrid for your workforce.
Led by James Kennedy
Director of Ergonomics, KOS Ergonomics
James has carried out thousands of DSE assessments and now recruits, trains and competency-tests KOS's own team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and ergonomists. He is also a guest lecturer in ergonomics at Trinity College Dublin and RCSI.
Attendees receive a free copy of the KOS guide Internal vs External DSE Assessor Models, plus a live Q&A with James.
"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."
Built for the People Who Own Workplace Health
Our webinars and events are designed for anyone responsible for DSE compliance and employee wellbeing, whether you run assessments in-house, manage an external provider or are starting from scratch.
- EHS Managers
- H&S Managers & Officers
- HR Managers & Partners
- Facilities Managers
- Occupational Health
- Wellbeing Leads
- Operations Managers
- Business Owners
Catch Up on What You Missed
Recaps and key takeaways from our previous sessions and conference appearances.
Webinar
4 March 2026 · Online
From Guesswork to Governance
James Kennedy's H&S Governance Series briefing on closing the hybrid gap, managing equipment fatigue and building audit-ready DSE data that stands up to an HSA inspection.
Read the recap
Event
2 to 3 October 2025 · Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
KOS at the 8th FOHNEU International Congress
James Kennedy presented "The Evidence of Relief: How Ergonomic Devices Reduce Pain and Improve Function", and we ran our Fit for Function Clinic with Mousetrapper on the exhibition floor.
Read the recapNever Miss a Session
We run new webinars and attend industry events throughout the year. Keep an eye on this page for the latest dates, or follow along below.
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Be the first to hear about new webinars, conference talks and event appearances.
Follow KOS ErgonomicsExplore the Learning Centre
Guides, blog articles and resources on compliance, pain prevention and employee welfare.
Visit the Learning CentreBuild Your Team's Skills
Want to go deeper? Our DSE and VDU assessor courses train in-house teams to assess with confidence.
View DSE training coursesCan't Wait for the Next Session?
Talk to our team about your own DSE programme, from assessments and assessor training to equipment and management software.
Book a ConsultationWebinars & Events
Free live briefings, conference talks and expert sessions from Ireland's ergonomics specialists. Practical guidance on DSE compliance, assessor programmes and workplace health, led by the people who do this work every day.
The report isn't compliance. The close-out is.
Internal vs External: Choosing the Right DSE Assessor Model
Office, remote or hybrid teams: find out when an in-house DSE team works, when outside expertise earns its keep, and how to build a model that holds up.
- 1 The Legal Baseline: What Irish law really means by a "competent person", and why a course alone isn't enough.
- 2 Internal vs External: Where each model wins, and the warning signs of a programme that's stalling.
- 3 Making the Call: A simple way to choose internal, external or hybrid for your workforce.
Led by James Kennedy
Director of Ergonomics, KOS Ergonomics
James has carried out thousands of DSE assessments and now recruits, trains and competency-tests KOS's own team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and ergonomists. He is also a guest lecturer in ergonomics at Trinity College Dublin and RCSI.
Attendees receive a free copy of the KOS guide Internal vs External DSE Assessor Models, plus a live Q&A with James.
"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."
Built for the People Who Own Workplace Health
Our webinars and events are designed for anyone responsible for DSE compliance and employee wellbeing, whether you run assessments in-house, manage an external provider or are starting from scratch.
- EHS Managers
- H&S Managers & Officers
- HR Managers & Partners
- Facilities Managers
- Occupational Health
- Wellbeing Leads
- Operations Managers
- Business Owners
Catch Up on What You Missed
Recaps and key takeaways from our previous sessions and conference appearances.
Webinar
4 March 2026 · Online
From Guesswork to Governance
James Kennedy's H&S Governance Series briefing on closing the hybrid gap, managing equipment fatigue and building audit-ready DSE data that stands up to an HSA inspection.
Read the recap
Event
2 to 3 October 2025 · Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
KOS at the 8th FOHNEU International Congress
James Kennedy presented "The Evidence of Relief: How Ergonomic Devices Reduce Pain and Improve Function", and we ran our Fit for Function Clinic with Mousetrapper on the exhibition floor.
Read the recapNever Miss a Session
We run new webinars and attend industry events throughout the year. Keep an eye on this page for the latest dates, or follow along below.
Follow KOS on LinkedIn
Be the first to hear about new webinars, conference talks and event appearances.
Follow KOS ErgonomicsExplore the Learning Centre
Guides, blog articles and resources on compliance, pain prevention and employee welfare.
Visit the Learning CentreBuild Your Team's Skills
Want to go deeper? Our DSE and VDU assessor courses train in-house teams to assess with confidence.
View DSE training coursesCan't Wait for the Next Session?
Talk to our team about your own DSE programme, from assessments and assessor training to equipment and management software.
Book a Consultation
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