It’s an unfortunate truth but occupational health and safety policies are often overlooked by both managers and employees, as something that is either too boring or just a matter of paperwork.  Safe Work Australia Month is an awareness campaign designed by the Queensland Government to contradict these common views and instil a new workplace safety culture.  Running through October, it’s a bold move that traces it roots to the countless unnecessary deaths that have occurred because of lacklustre safe work practices.

Tim Martin was one life cut shot by unsafe working methods.

Speaking at a Safe Work Australia Month event in Brisbane, Tim’s father Bill Martin, spoke of his son’s cheeky friendliness and bright potential. At the age of 17, Tim was only a second year electrical apprentice when he was tragically killed by overhead power lines.