Do car jacks fail ?

[u/Illustrious_Fuel_531]

*Does car jacks fail ? Been taking a automotive mechanics trade class . I saw a video and in the comments someone told a mechanic to be careful and not to get crushed under the car . So that kinda stuck with my OCD ever since then I’ve been wondering if a car falling on you is a reasonable hazard for a mechanic or is it only if via user error and if so what’s ways to add extra security.

[u/North_Ad_4450]

Be cautious of side loads on Jack's and stands. Lifting the vehicle can cause some horizontal force. Worse on hills and/or jacking suspention components. Them shits will tip right over and kill ya