Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety
Robot tip (Off, away, stop): Stay behind safety lines and out of the reach of moving arms, wheels and gears. Switch off (and unplug the battery) before fixing; learn the emergency stop button. Hair tied back, no loose sleeves; charge on a hard surface; build and test with an adult.
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- 1.True or false: to test with an adult near is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 2.⚠️ Is it safe to fix it while it runs? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 3.True or false: to switch off before fixing is not safe. (a) True (b) False
- 4.⚠️ Is it safe to block the emergency stop? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 5.⚠️ Is it safe to stay behind safety lines? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 6.⚠️ Is it safe to keep hair tied back? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 7.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep fingers off gears (b) stay behind safety lines (c) poke fingers in gears (d) keep hair tied back
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) keep fingers off gears (c) learn the stop button (d) fix it while it runs
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) test with an adult near (b) stay behind safety lines (c) charge it on a bed (d) learn the stop button
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) reach into a moving arm (c) test with an adult near (d) keep hair tied back
- 11.Which of these is safe? (a) open the battery pack (b) keep fingers off gears (c) fix it while it runs (d) stand in a robot’s path
- 12.True or false: to check wires before use is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 13.Which of these is safe? (a) poke fingers in gears (b) reach into a moving arm (c) block the emergency stop (d) check wires before use
- 14.⚠️ Is it safe to switch off before fixing? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keep hair tied back (b) charge on a hard surface (c) stay behind safety lines (d) poke fingers in gears
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) wear loose sleeves (b) fix it while it runs (c) stay behind safety lines (d) charge it on a bed
- 17.True or false: to block the emergency stop is safe. (a) False (b) True
- 18.⚠️ Is it safe to poke fingers in gears? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 19.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) switch it off (b) speed it up (c) hold its wheels (d) keep it running
- 20.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) robots dislike hair (b) it makes them faster (c) it looks neat (d) it can catch in gears
- 21.⚠️ Is it safe to open the battery pack? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 22.Which of these is not safe? (a) test with an adult near (b) charge it on a bed (c) keep hair tied back (d) check wires before use
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) learn the stop button (b) block the emergency stop (c) poke fingers in gears (d) fix it while it runs
- 24.True or false: to switch off before fixing is safe. (a) False (b) True
- 25.Which of these is safe? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) stay behind safety lines (c) stand in a robot’s path (d) fix it while it runs
- 26.True or false: to stand in a robot’s path is safe. (a) False (b) True
- 27.True or false: to use a swollen battery is not safe. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) keep fingers off gears (c) test with an adult near (d) use a swollen battery
- 29.⚠️ Is it safe to check wires before use? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 30.True or false: to learn the stop button is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) use a swollen battery (b) stand in a robot’s path (c) reach into a moving arm (d) check wires before use
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) test with an adult near (b) check wires before use (c) wear loose sleeves (d) keep hair tied back
- 33.⚠️ Is it safe to charge on a hard surface? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 34.⚠️ Is it safe to reach into a moving arm? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 35.⚠️ Is it safe to use a swollen battery? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) charge on a hard surface (b) block the emergency stop (c) open the battery pack (d) use a swollen battery
- 37.Which of these is safe? (a) keep hair tied back (b) poke fingers in gears (c) stand in a robot’s path (d) reach into a moving arm
- 38.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) on a soft bed (b) next to a heater (c) on a hard, clear surface (d) under a pillow
- 39.⚠️ What should every big robot have in case of danger? (a) a cup holder (b) an emergency stop button (c) a paint brush (d) a music player
- 40.Which of these is safe? (a) block the emergency stop (b) open the battery pack (c) test with an adult near (d) fix it while it runs
Answer key
- True
- not safe
- False
- not safe
- safe
- safe
- poke fingers in gears
- fix it while it runs
- charge it on a bed
- reach into a moving arm
- keep fingers off gears
- True
- check wires before use
- safe
- poke fingers in gears
- stay behind safety lines
- False
- not safe
- switch it off
- it can catch in gears
- not safe
- charge it on a bed
- learn the stop button
- True
- stay behind safety lines
- False
- True
- use a swollen battery
- safe
- True
- check wires before use
- wear loose sleeves
- safe
- not safe
- not safe
- charge on a hard surface
- keep hair tied back
- on a hard, clear surface
- an emergency stop button
- test with an adult near
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