How do mechanics not get cancer with all the grime and chemicals they get on their hands?

Like aside from genetics, I watch car restoration videos all the time and these guys just never wear gloves. I know I'm not watching their whole life on youtube but it seems like they never get sick or anything. What's the lifespan of a mechanic?

Posted Aug 10, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC

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