Our Team
Gavin HopkinsDirector
Gavin founded GH Safety Limited 20 years ago, a Civil Engineer with 25 years operational management experience at senior management level. Practical, straight talking and solution based.
“I really enjoy working with a wide variety of clients to drive a positive safety culture where risk is owned by all members of the team, it gives me a real buzz to see the clients we support thrive whilst embracing health & safety as a core value”
Outside of work, Gavin is chairman of a local cycling group, supporter of several charities and enjoys exploring the UK in his much loved motorhome
Helen GreenSenior Consultant
Helen is a focused individual with an impressive track record of identifying principal hazards and developing practical solutions to drive compliance and prevent accidents.
She is a true believer that Health & Safety should be an integral part of any business, big or small. Helen is based in Bath, so while looking after clients up and down the United
Kingdom and large part of her client base is Bristol, Swindon, Bath and covering the South West.
Helen is a keen runner, about to compete in her third marathon. She is also a passionate skier, having enjoyed four seasons in the French Alps
E: helen@ghsafety.co.uk
Matt Probitts
Consultant
Matt joined the GH Safety in late 2023. More bio coming soon.....
E: matthew@ghsafety.co.uk
Rhona Davie
Office Manager
Rhona is a highly motivated and professional, with over 20 years experience working in Customer Service. Rhona's wealth of experience allows the day to day running of our office to be delivered to the highest standard and completed her NEBOSH General Certificate to support the team further in mid 2024.
She has an eye for details and is keen to develop strong relationships with customers and suppliers whilst studying to gain more H&S qualifications.
When Rhona is not at work, she is usually out and about photographing Nature & Wildlife. She also enjoys watching Scotland playing in Rugby.
Rhona likes animals & travel, although her bucket list is getting too long.
E: rhona@ghsafety.co.uk
Jamie
Company Bookkeeper
Jamie's bio coming soon
E: jamie.guy@ghsafety.co.uk
GH Safety Associates
Andy Rhoades
Andy has 20 years industry experience in a number of senior roles both for large blue chip organisations and small SMEs. With a passion for protecting people at work, he uses his operational and management experience to provide reasoned and practical safety solutions to solve your business needs.
Outside of work, he enjoys swimming, cycling and running and spending time with his family.
Frank Pavy
Frank has been working as an associate for GH Safety since 2009, covering all three disciplines of Safety, Quality and Environment. A Chemistry graduate from Kings College London with a long track record in environmental markets, Frank is a BSI trained management systems auditor who specializes in the implementation of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
GH Safety Service Partners
We are often asked by our clients to recommend high quality service providers that are linked to our core business. We have hand-picked a small group of specialists who are experts in their field, you can work directly with our service partners or we can provide an integrated work solution for your business.
Radiation Protection Experts
Aurora are the UK’s leading independent radiation protection company. Aurora has an unrivalled reputation for being trustworthy, thorough and efficient and committed to delivering total quality and total safety.
D&S Training – Work Transport Driver Training
Transport companies live and die on the skills of their trained drivers. Commercial driver training is something that D&S Training offers because it knows how important it is for transport companies to enhance the skills of their workforce on a regular basis.
Amity Insulation Services
Amity Insulation Services are the leading asbestos & removal company in Oxford & the surrounding areas, holding over 30 years’ experience.
Legionella & Water Bacteria Specialists
Thames Valley Water Services aim to help customers understand and maintain the often complex health & safety aspects towards their Legionella compliance needs. Proud members of the Legionella Control Association (LCA).
You HR are leading experts in providing the best Human Resources
You HR empowers business leaders to focus on their business, taking away unnecessary pressures and pains by proactively and seamlessly dealing with their people matters. You HR can be an extended resource to deliver what needs to be done and/or work alongside a client’s resource developing and advancing sustainable in-house HR and OD practice. You HR’s passion to achieve client success is proven in all they do – it really is about You… You HR cares as much as you do!
www.youhrconsultancy.co.uk
Occupational Health Services & Support
Abbey Meads Occupational Health Services gives employers advice on workplace hazards and how to control them. By working together we can ensure that you and your employees are complying with the current health and safety legislation.
Defensive & Advanced Driver Training Courses
Defensive Driver Training are one of the UK’s leading corporate driver training companies specialising in Defensive and Advanced driver training courses to a wide range of clients from almost every sector including banking, pharmaceutical, local authorities, NHS Trusts and government agencies.
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