In the US, companies are required to provide certification and training. Virtually, the only time the company is contacted by any government office is in the event of a serious accident. The governing agencies involved are seldom seen and appear to be "underfunded".
Due to our litigious society the motivation for safety is at least partly economic. In the depositions I have been to after accidents its all about proving that the regulations were followed, or if not, who was responsible for the breakdown of safety, so that the trial lawyers can get a big check to share with the client.