What is the aim of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Act?

• A. It regulates first aid
• B. It controls noise exposure
• C. The law requiring employers to control an employees level of exposure to hazardous substances, which helps prevent injury or ill health
• D. It sets wage limits

Answer: (C)

The aim is to protect workers’ health by managing hazardous substances in the workplace. This law requires employers to identify substances that could harm people, assess how workers might be exposed (how much and for how long), and put in place controls to reduce that exposure to safe levels. By controlling exposure, it helps prevent illness or injury caused by chemicals, fumes, dust, and other hazardous materials. The other options don’t fit becauseCOSHH isn’t about first aid, noise exposure, or wage limits.