DSE & Ergonomics
DSE Assessment Requirements in Ireland: The Complete Employer Guide
A practical guide to Irish DSE duties, workstation analysis, eye tests, review triggers, records and remote-worker coverage.
Practical guidance for Irish workplaces
Workplace safety insights
Evidence-based guidance on ergonomics, DSE assessments, manual handling and workplace training from the Usafety team.
24 November 2025•7 min read
Manual Handling Best Practices
Manual Handling Best Practices
Conor Lyons
Director
DSE & Ergonomics
How Often Should DSE Assessments Be Repeated?
Irish DSE assessments have no fixed statutory expiry date. Learn the reassessment triggers and how to set a risk-based review policy.
DSE & Ergonomics
What HSA Inspectors Look For in DSE Assessments
The DSE records and corrective-action evidence Irish employers should maintain, mapped to HSA guidance without claiming a universal inspection script.
DSE & Ergonomics
Ergonomic Assessment vs DSE Assessment: What's the Difference?
When does an employee need a DSE assessment, and when is a deeper specialist ergonomic assessment more appropriate?