nope! never tried and never will unless life and death situation siguro. I'm afraid of hot oil and fire. ayaw ko lumapit pag meron apoy or something. mahirap na masakit masunog at pag gumaling naman eh grabe ang scarring.
I was afraid of the same thing but I learned not to be.
OR if you want, you can cover your hand and arm while cooking with a towel or sleeves/glove.