Cass R. Sunstein, Columnist

When It Comes to Workplace Safety, Shaming Works

A new study shows that OSHA press releases naming violators deterred misbehavior and saved lives. Too bad Trump has shut them down.

March 9, 2020 at 2:58 PM UTC

By Cass R. Sunstein

Cass R. Sunstein is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He is the author of “The Cost-Benefit Revolution” and a co-author of “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness.”

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Can a press release save lives?

No doubt about it. At least if it comes from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and it publicizes a serious violation of the occupational safety and health laws.