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Berne Convention (1906)

Index Berne Convention (1906)

__notoc__ The Berne Convention (formally, the International Convention respecting the Prohibition of the Use of White (Yellow) Phosphorus in the Manufacture of Matches (Convention internationale sur l'interdiction de l'emploi du phosphore blanc (jaune) dans l'industrie des allumettes)) of 1906 is a multilateral treaty negotiated in Berne, Switzerland, which prohibits the use of white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches. [1]

9 relations: Allotropes of phosphorus, Bern, Edward J. Phelan, International Labour Organization, London matchgirls strike of 1888, Match, Multilateral treaty, Phossy jaw, Switzerland.

Allotropes of phosphorus

Elemental phosphorus can exist in several allotropes, the most common of which are white and red solids.

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Bern

Bern or Berne (Bern, Bärn, Berne, Berna, Berna) is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to by the Swiss as their (e.g. in German) Bundesstadt, or "federal city".

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Edward J. Phelan

Edward Joseph Phelan (July 25, 1888 – September 15, 1967), frequently E. J. Phelan, was the first appointed international civil servant and fourth Director-General of the International Labour Office, serving from 1941 to 1948, during most of which time the ILO was temporarily relocated to Montréal from Geneva.

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International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency dealing with labour problems, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all.

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London matchgirls strike of 1888

The London matchgirls’ strike of 1888 was a famous industrial action by the women and teenage girls working at the Bryant and May Factory in Bow.

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Match

A match is a tool for starting a fire.

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Multilateral treaty

A multilateral treaty is a treaty to which three or more sovereign states are parties.

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Phossy jaw

Phossy jaw, formally known as phosphorus necrosis of the jaw, was an occupational disease of those who have worked with white phosphorus (also known as yellow phosphorus) without proper safeguards.

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Switzerland

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a sovereign state in Europe.

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International Convention respecting the Prohibition of the Use of White (Yellow) Phosphorus in the Manufacture of Matches.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention_(1906)

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