新西兰的公路工人经常面临虐待和危险,许多人报告说,他们遭到口头攻击、人身攻击和鲁莽驾驶员的近乎失职。 New Zealand roadworkers face frequent abuse and danger, with many reporting verbal attacks, physical assaults, and near-misses from reckless drivers.

对667名新西兰公路工人的调查显示,虐待现象十分普遍,近三分之二的人每周报告口头虐待,五分之一的人遭受人身攻击。 A survey of 667 New Zealand roadworkers reveals widespread abuse, with nearly two-thirds reporting weekly verbal abuse and one in five experiencing physical assault. 大约5%的车辆被车辆击中,通常速度很高,原因是司机分心或超速,无视交通管制。 About 5% were struck by vehicles, often at high speeds, due to distracted or speeding drivers ignoring traffic controls. 近半数报告近乎失灵,三分之一报告压力影响他们的心理健康。 Nearly half reported near-misses, and one in three said the stress affects their mental health. 工业领袖和政府官员呼吁加大执法力度,改善场地保护,改善沟通和公众意识,以应对日益严重的安全危机。 Industry leaders and government officials are calling for stronger enforcement, better site protection, improved communication, and public awareness to address the growing safety crisis.