Thank you bugsworth! I also forgot to mention we have a 10-yr old Cockatiel named "Spikey"! He is mainly my daughter's bird who stays here with us while she is away at college.
I don't blame you for not wanting to get bit...especially by an Amazon who can deliver quite a painful bite if given the chance!
If you don't mind me asking, how old is your bird and has he/she always been a biter?
There are lots of things you can do to train them but it takes time and patience! I usually start with the basics such as stick training them to "step up" until they are able to be handled. You might still get a bite every now and then but there are also ways around that such as giving them a gentle "shake" so that they loose their balance or distracting them with a treat or toy, all the while telling them "No!" in a stern voice.
Here is a great site with lots of tips on how to train them...
Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - OUCH !! Bird Bites
At the very bottom there is a link for "Articles Listed By Topic" if you want to read more!
I am still working with Mikko too as he is still quite young and full of himself! LOL! Sammy, my Amazon that passed away, was the most gentlest, loving bird I have ever owned and would sit for hours preening my eyebrows and eyelashes! I trusted that bird with my life and he was really a special bird!
Take care!
Jane