The OSSO works primarily with the Metro Transit Rail Safety Department to accomplish the required objectives in the federal rule.  

Some of the activities include but are not limited to: 

• Auditing compliance regarding specified elements in the Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Oversight of accident investigations
• Monitoring of Metro Transit operations related to safety
• Monitoring and approving corrective action plans from initiation to completion
• Reviewing and approving the Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Reviewing and approving the Accident/Incident Investigation Plan
• Assisting Rail Safety in conducting internal audits