Diesel question

[VA_Joe]

I agree - it is not a good idea to wash your hands in gasoline (although the old timers will swear by it). Use either the orange stuff (e.g. "gojo") or Comet sink cleaner.

Gas contains benzene which is a known carcinogen. When absorbed into the skin it can also cause nerve damage (ever see a mechanic with shaky hands - I have seen quite a few). Athough the exposure that an average person would get is limited (once or twice a month vs. every day) - it is still not a good idea (BTW - used motor oil usually has a fair quantity of gasoline in it due to contamination in the engine - good to also use latex gloves when changing oil).

Joe

 

[ruglad03835]

Hi Guys,
I have worked for many years as an Oil burner tech. in the Northeast. My hands basically lived in home heating oil for 8-9 a day. My hands were always cracked and raw. I started to wear gloves and alot of the problems with my hands went away. I started using latex and switched to nylon. Now a days I use the gloves I carry as an EMT. They are called safeskin-xtra and can be bought at www.buyemp.com.

Rick