Fit for Work - Wade Brunt's Story

Film (Duration in minutes)

4 minutes 26 seconds minutes

Product description

This video tells the story of Wade Brunt, a forestry worker who moved off the chainsaws into the cab of a machine. This improved his safety but led to him gaining considerable weight. This is a common experience for many forestry workers who made this transition. The video tells first hand Wade's story of realising he had a problem and doing something about it. He then began to help others in forestry improve their health and wellbeing. This story focuses on the health of New Zealand's indigenous people, Maori, working in forestry. It shows how a community based approach can work well in indigenous communities, and also the impact that personal leadership can have on others.

https://safetree.nz/resources/fit-for-work-wade-brunts-story/

Aims and objectives

At one level the message of this video is the need to recognise the health implications of the way work is done, including changes made to improve safety. However, it also has a strong message about the impact of personal leadership - how one person can make a difference in health and safety. The video focuses on New Zealand's indigenous people, Maori, who are strongly represented and highlights how a community based approach can work well in indigenous communities.[nbsp][nbsp]

Forestry Workers

Awards

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Contact details Editor / Production company

Forest Industry Safety Council
Level 9, 93 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand-6011 Wellington
+64275028065 - +64275028065 frances@bookermartin.co.nz https://safetree.nz