Question about Eye protection when refueling

[Captain-Will]

I recent realized how Important eye protection can be when refueling, so I have started to wear safety googles. I have a gas powered outboard. But are gas fumes getting “trapped” in the safety googles an issue? Sometimes my eyes felt dry after refilling when wearing the googles and I recently thought it could be the fumes , …. but I do have dry eye.


What safety googles should be used with gas?

Attached is a picture of the googles I’m using now, they are vented, I didn’t honestly realize you could pick between vented and non, I bought these awhile back for weeding. maybe I should try the non vented one

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

Why would you choose vented glasses if your intent is to block fumes?

 

[Captain-Will]

Why would you choose vented glasses if your intent is to block fumes?

Those were the ones had already, and I really wasn’t too familiar or didn’t think that deep into the difference between vented and non-vented until I started to think about this more. These were just safety goggles. I bought a while back for weeding

but yes, I’m sure the non-vented is what I need. Just looking to see other peoples safety precautions when refueling.

 

[Timm R Oday25]

A few weeks back, I opened a gas container at a gas station and the gas vapors sprayed out all over my face .
This was the very first time this had ever happened. It took several minutes to figure out why .
The container was almost empty and had been stored indoors . I took it out and put it in the back of my pickup . Black truck full sun .
I should have noticed th ebulging sides of the tank ,before I tried to unscrew the fill tube .
For normal filling , I really don't see the need for protective goggles .

 

[Captain-Will]

A few weeks back, I opened a gas container at a gas station and the gas vapors sprayed out all over my face .
This was the very first time this had ever happened. It took several minutes to figure out why .
The container was almost empty and had been stored indoors . I took it out and put it in the back of my pickup . Black truck full sun .
I should have noticed th ebulging sides of the tank ,before I tried to unscrew the fill tube .
For normal filling , I really don't see the need for protective goggles .

Wow I’m sorry that happened to you. So it wasn’t liquid gas that sprayed out? You felt “air” pressure in the fourm of gas vapor hit your face? Did you have any Ill effects to your eyes?

 

[dmax]

If you want to protect your eyes, get some swimming goggles. Handy to have on board.

 

[Captain-Will]

If you want to protect your eyes, get some swimming goggles. Handy to have on board.

good idea

 

[shemandr]

A diving mask would also work and is also useful to have on board.

 

[Benny17441]

I'm sure next time you will loosen the gas can top, but not remove it until all the fumes pressure is off. Keep your face away and upwind from the escaping fumes. We all get our eyes irritated from gasoline fumes and does not necessarily mean it is a dry eye condition. The irritation can be relieved by washing your eyes with water. The problem with goggles is that they are never around when you need to refuel the outboard underway. I have made my share of mistakes but try to make sure I never repeat them. Don't ask me how I know how gasoline tastes like. Handle refueling slowly and try to anticipate and avoid what could go wrong.

 

[Timm R Oday25]

The gas was is a fairly liquid state . I realize now ,I should have slowly vented the 2 gallon gas tank . I've seen gas nozzles shut off unexpectingly and some gas spit back out of the fill tube . The problem with goggles is they fog fairly easily unless they are vented .
Unless you are willing to spend good money most are cheaply made and fail in a short period of time .

 

[Project_Mayhem]

Not standing directly above the tank might help

 

[Rick Webb]

a face sheild not goggles would be more appropriate for what you have in mind