R3 Recommendation concerning the Prevention of Anthrax




Washington, 28 novembre 1919


The General Conference of the International Labour Organisation,

Having been convened at Washington by the Government of the United States of America on the 29 October 1919, and
Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to women's employment: unhealthy processes, which is part of the third item in the agenda for the Washington meeting of the Conference; and
Having determined that these proposals shall take the form of a Recommendation,
adopts the following Recommendation, which may be cited as the Anthrax Prevention Recommendation, 1919, to be submitted to the Members of the International Labour Organisation for consideration with a view to effect being given to it by national legislation or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation:
The General Conference recommends to the Members of the International Labour Organisation that arrangements should be made for the disinfection of wool infected with anthrax spores, either in the country exporting such wool or if that is not practicable at the port of entry in the country importing such wool.


Fonte: ILO