1 in 5
Workplace fatalities that are construction workers
847
OSHA inspections of remodeling jobsites in first year of Barack Obama’s presidency
1,019
OSHA inspections of remodeling jobsites in first year of George W. Bush’s second term
85%
Potential reduction in OSHA penalties for small companies if they have a strong safety history and present a good-faith effort
670
New investigators that OSHA plans to hire in fiscal year 2010
7 million
Number of workplaces OSHA is responsible for covering
Source for all: Occupational Safety and Health Administration