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