spaw is probably right that a thread on disasters could be good but in the meanwhile, thinking of things like "don't lick your fingers"... one bit of advice from me: take care when chopping chilies and ensure you wash your hands. I went to the toilet before washing my hands and the experience was not at all pleasant - sensitive parts of my anatomy were on fire. Mark, a visitng brother reports what IMO is a lesser experience - he rubbed his eyes.