ECU to host Professional Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety
ECU to host Professional Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety Edith Cowan University (ECU) is the successful applicant for a new mining sector initiative, the Professional Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety. Funded as part of the State Government’s commitment to the mental awareness, respect and safety (MARS) program, the professional chair will bring tertiary institutions, government and industry together to develop undergraduate and postgraduate education for future mining industry workers. The initiative will also create and oversee a leading-edge research centre for mining work health and safety. Launched by the State Government in December 2021, the MARS program boosts responses to mental health, mine safety and...