If you’ve ever seen a wood chipper in action, then you know how incredibly powerful they are. It can be fun to admire the capabilities of this kind of machinery. That said, if you’re ever around one in person, it’s vital to know how to stay safe. Doing so may sounds easy. But you’d be surprised at the number of safety measure put in place for those who work with wood chippers. A quick search online will lead you to lots of safety advice, like this helpful guide. Tips like these are highly valuable. Still, you may find a video demonstration will leave a more lasting impact than only reading about the potential dangers. Find out for yourself in the viral video below! (Also, just to make sure it’s clear, a mannequin is used in this demonstration, not a real person). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Two Tree Guys Podcast (@2treeguys) As the video shows, anything that get caught in a wood chipper will be sucked into the machine in literal seconds. To better understand the speed, some pull in branches at 20 inches per second. That’s why it’s oh-so important to wear the proper clothing and to keep your hair out of the way. In this video, however, a rope is used to demonstrate the wood chipper’s power. Chilling Demonstration Perfectly Shows Why It’s So Important to Follow Safety Protocols When Around a Wood Chipper While many of us will never get near a wood chipper, you never know when this kind of knowledge will come in handy. That said, it’s safe to say many folks will now go out of their way to never be within eyesight of one of these powerful machines. “Uhhh, I think I’m gonna stay far far away from any wood chipper,” someone in the comments shares, “Wow.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Stay Safe: Shocking Demonstration Shows How Incredibly Fast You Can Be Pulled Into A Wood Chipper appeared first on InspireMore.