Sibbo comments on We can't even pump fuel anymore without holding a digital billboard (Netherlands)

[–] Sibbo@sopuli.xyz 5 points 9 months ago (6 children)

I didn't know people use gloves for getting gas. Is it against diseases or against the cancer in the fuel?

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[–] raman_klogius@ani.social 10 points 9 months ago

it's hygiene. hundreds of people put their hands on that thing every single day. those hands could've been anywhere.

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[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 5 points 9 months ago (1 child)

Petrol is dermally toxic

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[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago*

How would someone get gas on their hands while filling?

A couple drops on your car or pants I could see if you're impatient, but on your hands? It only takes a moment of waiting to let those last few drops settle down.

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[–] Goretantath@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

If they gave em at mine I would, I use homemade hand sanitiser in a aloe bottle I have in the car.

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[–] Cattail@lemmy.world [S] 6 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I assume it's to keep the smell off you

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[–] sausager@lemmy.world 1 point 9 months ago

Have they (gas stations) always done this or is it new?

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