Well-said. Most of us do this for fun. Injuries aren't fun.
The only time I've had a jack catastrophically fail is at an autocross. The more hands you have working on a car, the more dangerous it is--especially at an event where time is short. I've seen a more close calls at crapcan races and autocross than a whole lot of weekend wrenching.
If you're working on a car as a team, take responsibility for your own safety before getting under a car. Look around.
Taiden wrote: Jack stands and spare wheels with tires mounted. Floor jack lightly touching a sturdy section wherever I'm working.
This is exactly what I do. The more insurance policies, the better.
Sometimes my dad or my friends will want to work under a car supported by only a jack, only for a second, but I always remind them how quick and effortless it really is to properly place a jack stand under a car.
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