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Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety

Robotics lesson 8: Safety around robots · Set 255 · 40 questions
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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. 1.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) it looks neat (b) robots dislike hair (c) it makes them faster (d) it can catch in gears
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) charge on a hard surface (b) reach into a moving arm (c) open the battery pack (d) block the emergency stop
  3. 3.Which of these is not safe? (a) charge it on a bed (b) switch off before fixing (c) keep hair tied back (d) learn the stop button
  4. 4.Which of these is safe? (a) stand in a robot’s path (b) charge it on a bed (c) reach into a moving arm (d) check wires before use
  5. 5.⚠️ A robot arm suddenly moves towards you. What should you do? (a) stand still in front (b) step back, call an adult (c) push it hard (d) grab the arm
  6. 6.⚠️ Is it safe to stay behind safety lines? (a) not safe (b) safe
  7. 7.Which of these is not safe? (a) charge on a hard surface (b) keep fingers off gears (c) switch off before fixing (d) stand in a robot’s path
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) open the battery pack (b) use a swollen battery (c) stand in a robot’s path (d) check wires before use
  9. 9.⚠️ Is it safe to fix it while it runs? (a) safe (b) not safe
  10. 10.⚠️ Is it safe to charge it on a bed? (a) not safe (b) safe
  11. 11.True or false: to keep hair tied back is safe. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.⚠️ Is it safe to switch off before fixing? (a) not safe (b) safe
  13. 13.Which of these is safe? (a) charge it on a bed (b) block the emergency stop (c) wear loose sleeves (d) keep fingers off gears
  14. 14.Which of these is safe? (a) learn the stop button (b) block the emergency stop (c) reach into a moving arm (d) fix it while it runs
  15. 15.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) speed it up (b) switch it off (c) keep it running (d) hold its wheels
  16. 16.⚠️ Is it safe to test with an adult near? (a) not safe (b) safe
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) charge on a hard surface (b) learn the stop button (c) check wires before use (d) stand in a robot’s path
  18. 18.⚠️ Is it safe to learn the stop button? (a) safe (b) not safe
  19. 19.True or false: to block the emergency stop is safe. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.⚠️ Is it safe to keep fingers off gears? (a) safe (b) not safe
  21. 21.⚠️ What should every big robot have in case of danger? (a) a paint brush (b) an emergency stop button (c) a music player (d) a cup holder
  22. 22.Which of these is not safe? (a) switch off before fixing (b) test with an adult near (c) fix it while it runs (d) check wires before use
  23. 23.Which of these is not safe? (a) switch off before fixing (b) test with an adult near (c) open the battery pack (d) keep fingers off gears
  24. 24.Which of these is not safe? (a) poke fingers in gears (b) test with an adult near (c) stay behind safety lines (d) switch off before fixing
  25. 25.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) on a soft bed (b) under a pillow (c) next to a heater (d) on a hard, clear surface
  26. 26.True or false: to switch off before fixing is safe. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.⚠️ Is it safe to keep hair tied back? (a) not safe (b) safe
  28. 28.True or false: to fix it while it runs is safe. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) open the battery pack (c) keep hair tied back (d) stand in a robot’s path
  30. 30.⚠️ Is it safe to charge on a hard surface? (a) safe (b) not safe
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) learn the stop button (c) wear loose sleeves (d) charge on a hard surface
  32. 32.True or false: to keep hair tied back is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.⚠️ Is it safe to wear loose sleeves? (a) safe (b) not safe
  34. 34.True or false: to fix it while it runs is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.⚠️ Is it safe to poke fingers in gears? (a) not safe (b) safe
  36. 36.True or false: to check wires before use is not safe. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: to test with an adult near is safe. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.Which of these is safe? (a) wear loose sleeves (b) stay behind safety lines (c) reach into a moving arm (d) stand in a robot’s path
  39. 39.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep hair tied back (b) keep fingers off gears (c) block the emergency stop (d) charge on a hard surface
  40. 40.True or false: to open the battery pack is safe. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

  1. it can catch in gears
  2. charge on a hard surface
  3. charge it on a bed
  4. check wires before use
  5. step back, call an adult
  6. safe
  7. stand in a robot’s path
  8. check wires before use
  9. not safe
  10. not safe
  11. True
  12. safe
  13. keep fingers off gears
  14. learn the stop button
  15. switch it off
  16. safe
  17. stand in a robot’s path
  18. safe
  19. False
  20. safe
  21. an emergency stop button
  22. fix it while it runs
  23. open the battery pack
  24. poke fingers in gears
  25. on a hard, clear surface
  26. True
  27. safe
  28. False
  29. keep hair tied back
  30. safe
  31. wear loose sleeves
  32. False
  33. not safe
  34. True
  35. not safe
  36. False
  37. True
  38. stay behind safety lines
  39. block the emergency stop
  40. False

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