Apologies to you BWB, I did not put it clearly that those were my opinions, not reflections on you!
I meant as a sweeping generalization that things here (and in my country of origin too unfortunately) production, fast, quick are words that go before safety and comfort.
I know nobody has been killed because of static discharge, but it is DARN uncomfortable, and can be easily avoided. But that takes time.
Again, sorry, not directed at you.
Cheers
Winnie.