DANGER BE Careful Using Parts Washers

[musclecarz]

Sorry to hear that Joe, Cancer is a cruel condition with very few answers, I am also a auto mechanic and started using rubber gloves about 6 years ago, I wish I had used them my whole life, I am 41 now , I believe everyone thinks their invincible untill around 35 years of age, Cleaners are the worst in my opinion. In our field they are stronger than the average person off the street can purchace without jumping through some hoops. Brake clean, Carb clean, stripper chemicals, all bad news when they touch your skin, your body can only rid you of harmful chemicals effectivly for so long. In my home town there is another auto repair shop owned by a guy I went to school with, 43 years old and a fellow gearhead , 4 months ago he also was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer out of no where.. Before now I didn't make a connection to the profession, Real life concern that should be considered by all that dable in any part of this hobby that will put you at risk, Not a pleasent topic,not all want to think about their past ill handlings of what are now considered very dangerous materials!! I hope everybody at least reads this topic and considers some changes..

[olredalert]

------I will take your post very seriously,,,,Thank you! What is the alternative in your estimation, if there is a good one???..........Bill S

[Keith Tedford]

I passed this on to all my friends who are likely to use this stuff. Good gloves and an exhaust fan would be a good investment.