MDLD screening and early diagnosis

If you’re worried about your lungs or breathing because of coal dust, you’re not alone. If you’ve worked in mining or handled coal, you may be at risk of mine dust lung disease (MDLD). Help is available.

Screening and early diagnosis

If you’re a current coal worker, it’s important to have regular lung health checks. Your employer must ensure you have a health assessment at least every 5 years under the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme.

If you’re a former or retired mine or quarry worker, you may be eligible for a free lung health check through the Former Worker Assessment program.

Making a WorkCover claim

If you’ve been diagnosed with a work-related MDLD or other work-related respiratory condition, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation.

Find out how to make a claim.