i am ivor from uk and over the years I have had a number of accidental flash when I touch work without thinking what I am doing . i am thinking I am not alone in doing this

thanks for replys
i have used different brands of rods over the years it depends what local agricultural shop has at time

I have been welding for 40 years but not full time welding back in the 70's I was working at a tractor dealer but then nothing was welded vertical because nobody could do it so everything was welded flat .. this sometimes caused problems!! when I left there I went lorry driving for a number of years...