工作安全新西兰的目标是到2040年将石棉死亡人数减少一半. WorkSafe NZ targets cutting asbestos deaths by half by 2040.

据新西兰工作安全组织报道,石棉每年造成约220人死亡, 使其成为与工作有关的首要杀手. WorkSafe New Zealand reports asbestos causes about 220 annual deaths, making it the top work-related killer, with a goal to cut such deaths by half by 2040. 房地产所有者必须管理含有石棉的材料, 而"封装"趋势越来越强. Property owners of pre-1990 buildings must manage asbestos-containing materials, with a growing trend toward "encapsulation." 这种方法用特殊的涂料将石棉封在原地, 防止纤维释放并延长屋顶寿命, 同时避免完全拆除成本. This method seals asbestos in place with specialized coatings, preventing fiber release and extending roof life while avoiding the cost of full removal. 由于只有少数承包商拥有所需的许可证,提供这些综合服务的公司正在受到强烈需求. As only a limited number of contractors hold the required licenses, companies offering these integrated services are seeing strong demand.