to set a good example

The ground offensive against Iraq ended after 100 hours, partly out of concern that American troops not occupy an Arab capital, partly because Arab allies feared the disintegration of Iraq and partly because a “100-hour war” made a good sound bite.

They're in it up to their ears if they're phonying up a record of nonexistent checks.

Sadly, since July 2019, four trackworkers have died on duty. And Network Rail's Safety Task Force is determined to prevent this from happening again.