Gmbsc Ltd

A specialist health and safety consultancy providing services in all aspects of biological safety, with particular expertise in genetic modification. GMBSC Ltd was founded by Dr Jon Gawn who has a unique blend of experience as a former Principal Specialist Inspector of Biological Agents for HSE and a University Biological Safety Officer. Services include: GM and Biological risk assessment - Looking for “expertise in risk assessment for contained use”? Look no further. Regulatory advice - Are HSE coming to visit? We can ensure you’re prepared. Have HSE taken enforcement action against you? Jon Gawn can help you respond. Inspection and audit - If you’re looking to ensure your systems are fit for purpose, wanting to improve them, then GMBSC Ltd can provide valuable and time-saving advice. Accident and incident investigation - If you’ve had an accident or incident involving a biological agent or a GMO, you will be concerned and our objective expert advice will be constructive. Safe handling of biological agents - Jon Gawn started out as a research scientist Working with pathogens and has insight into what it’s actually like to do this work safely and effectively. Containment laboratory design, operation and management - If you’re setting-up a lab, an independent and objective view can be invaluable. Jon can help you get it right, or be ‘an intelligent customer’. Containment level 3 lab commissioning - Jon Gawn knows what it takes to ensure everything is working as it should, and able to handle the unexpected. Biosafety Learning and Development - Jon is really passionate about his specialisms and will deliver learning to suit your needs. Coaching and mentoring for safety - Coaching is a valuable tool to improve the safety performance of an organisation. Jon has successfully used this approach. General health and safety advice - Jon has a firm grounding in general issues, especially in research organisations.