You have most likely read all sorts of information about how to handle chilies, including that you should always wear gloves.  Me, if I was to wear gloves while working in the kitchen I’d probably chop my thumb off.  Yes, when working with chilies, you can get the heat of the chilies on your hands and then get it into your eyes and other places where you will wish you hadn’t.  Incidentally, this is an instance where you most definitely want to wash your hands
BEFORE going to the bathroom as well as after. 

You have  most likely been told to be sure to wash your hands well with soap and water after working with chilies.  Well, this won’t always do the trick.  The chemical in a chili that makes it hot is a base.  Acid neutralizes base, therefore, it is a good idea to rinse your hands, implements and

cutting board with acidulated water, (water with vinegar or lemon juice in it) before washing with soap and water.  I often keep a cut lemon at my workspace and rub my hands with it and rub down my cutting board.                                    

This “acid-base” thing is why it often doesn’t put out the fire to just drink water.  Fruit has acid, milky things like yogurt and sour cream, have acid and beer has acid.  They all make good fire extinguishers when you have been eating food with chilies.

Also; you have most likely been told that the heat is in the seeds of the chili.  Actually, most of the heat is in the white membrane inside the chili.  Most recipes tell you to remove the seeds and membrane.   If you want the dish truly hot, why bother?