One Day at Work - Scaffolder Jahden Nelson's near fatal electrocution, now an amputee | The Hui 2022

Jahden Nelson lost both arms after a horror electrical shock on a building site, working as a scaffolder for SuperCity Scaffolding. From Middlemore Hospital he speaks about his miraculous survival and the urgent need for better health and safety conditions for Māori workers. Partner Santana Tierney is at his side while he learns to walk again. His mother Toni Paikea, Site Safe's Jeff Strampel, lawyer Hazel Armstrong, and First Union's Syd Keepa, speak out about concerns on the dangers in the construction industry. SuperCity director Claire Attard declined an interview. Neighbour Carol Oliver describes the incident that day.
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[@silita6193]

this man boss has to be held accountable thumbs up

[@johnkimura6607]

S.C.S are at fault.the power lines should've been sleeved by a linesman.S.C.S should be ashamed of themselves for the way they are treating the brother but hey just like All scaff company's and others your easily replaced just a number that's forgotten when your not around the yard I no how you feel in that way I was in a workplace accident 3 years ago and I'm still on acc struggling to get by.no contact from my boss to see how I am or how my family are coping just payslips by email and that's it.much love to you and your Whanau brother from one scaffy to another Jah Rastafari 👆♥️💛💚👆

[@Tupunaforever]

an absolute shame. All the very best young man, you can still lead a decent life. You will find your way, but all the very best.

[@MaoriAussie]

Thank you for sharing this. Hope he receives the help he needs. kia kaha bro!

[@KeihaMoananui-a-kiwa]

You amaze me with your courage and mindset. You have overcome so much especially with your current situation you have found yourself in. I hope you persue with success the challenge of your settlement and that it will not restore your life 100% I'm so sorry to hear you've become the unfortunate one, yet your story has only brought light and awareness. With love and light. Bless you and your beautiful whānau. Arohanui.

[@ngapuhiwahinetoa]

Arohanui Jards. ❤

[@michelineheise5959]

❤

[@merrichaweaataretahawea8052]

Fark ratshit alright,1 of my worst fears

[@shanedavis2592]

All the best to Jarden 🙏
But when Union Syd comes on saying there's no safety measures in place and we the individuals have to do our own H&S, what a load of kaka Syd. You discredit all the good work unions do when you spin your kaka for the television 🤦

[@JasonMarsh-tt7ck]

Syd is right wether we like it or not

[@stephengibbs4372]

Employment contracts and the dissolving of unions can be argued forever both have good and bad points, the trouble was the unions started getting way to militant and some even wanted a rep on large company boards and were earning huge $ the ferries would strike during public holidays to get what they wanted, so they were crushed . Contracts can be terrible for those not confident to stand up for themselves.