Deciduous is a designation indicating a plant sheds its foliage at the end of the growing season. The term is used primarily in reference to trees and shrubs, in contrast with those that are evergreen..
Conflict of interest. A conflict of interest (COI) is a situation in which a person or organization is involved in multiple interests, financial or otherwise, one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation or decision-making of that individual or organization. The presence of a conflict of interest is independent of the occurrence of impropriety.
Continuation of Certification (COC) Points are available to certified safety professionals who complete courses in which at least half of the content is devoted to safety, health, or environmental topics.All OTI courses meet the BCSP criteria.ontinuance of Certification (COC) Points are available to Certified Safety and Health Managers (CSHMs) who complete courses that are primarily EHS related. All OTI courses meet the ISHM criteria. COC points are equivalent to CEUs (1 for 1).