The Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic

Victorian workers at risk of silicosis can now access free health screening at Australia’s only dedicated public hospital occupational respiratory clinic, making care more available for people at risk of developing the deadly lung disease.

The Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic is a partnership between the Alfred Hospital and WorkSafe Victoria and offers a centralised, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management of occupational respiratory diseases, including silicosis.

The clinic builds on WorkSafe’s free silica health screening program which is part of the Victorian Government’s Silica Action Plan to prevent unsafe silica exposure. The plan also includes the development of permanent regulations to introduce a state-wide ban on the uncontrolled dry-cutting of engineered stone, a revised silica compliance code and developing Australia’s first licencing scheme.

The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Crystalline Silica) Regulations 2021 are due to be made before the end of 2021.

For more information on the Victorian Government’s announcement click here and further information on health assessments click here.

To confirm eligibility and to book an appointment at The Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic, call WorkSafe's Silica Advisors on 1800 136 089 (option 1 then option 3) for a referral.