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Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety

Robotics lesson 8: Safety around robots · Set 496 · 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.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) hold its wheels (b) switch it off (c) speed it up (d) keep it running
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keep hair tied back (b) keep fingers off gears (c) charge on a hard surface (d) reach into a moving arm
  3. 3.⚠️ What should every big robot have in case of danger? (a) a paint brush (b) a music player (c) an emergency stop button (d) a cup holder
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) open the battery pack (b) block the emergency stop (c) keep fingers off gears (d) wear loose sleeves
  5. 5.⚠️ Is it safe to charge on a hard surface? (a) not safe (b) safe
  6. 6.True or false: to fix it while it runs is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.⚠️ Is it safe to fix it while it runs? (a) safe (b) not safe
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fix it while it runs (b) stand in a robot’s path (c) use a swollen battery (d) keep hair tied back
  9. 9.True or false: to keep fingers off gears is not safe. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.⚠️ Is it safe to stand in a robot’s path? (a) safe (b) not safe
  11. 11.True or false: to switch off before fixing is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) it can catch in gears (b) it looks neat (c) it makes them faster (d) robots dislike hair
  13. 13.True or false: to reach into a moving arm is safe. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.Which of these is safe? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) use a swollen battery (c) wear loose sleeves (d) stand in a robot’s path
  15. 15.Which of these is not safe? (a) test with an adult near (b) check wires before use (c) switch off before fixing (d) stand in a robot’s path
  16. 16.True or false: to charge it on a bed is safe. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) on a hard, clear surface (b) next to a heater (c) on a soft bed (d) under a pillow
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) check wires before use (c) learn the stop button (d) poke fingers in gears
  19. 19.⚠️ Is it safe to test with an adult near? (a) not safe (b) safe
  20. 20.Which of these is safe? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) use a swollen battery (c) learn the stop button (d) stand in a robot’s path
  21. 21.Which of these is safe? (a) stand in a robot’s path (b) use a swollen battery (c) check wires before use (d) charge it on a bed
  22. 22.⚠️ Is it safe to switch off before fixing? (a) safe (b) not safe
  23. 23.True or false: to stay behind safety lines is safe. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.⚠️ Is it safe to reach into a moving arm? (a) safe (b) not safe
  25. 25.⚠️ A robot arm suddenly moves towards you. What should you do? (a) grab the arm (b) push it hard (c) step back, call an adult (d) stand still in front
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) learn the stop button (b) charge on a hard surface (c) keep hair tied back (d) charge it on a bed
  27. 27.True or false: to test with an adult near is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stand in a robot’s path (b) learn the stop button (c) wear loose sleeves (d) fix it while it runs
  29. 29.True or false: to open the battery pack is safe. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) charge it on a bed (b) stand in a robot’s path (c) open the battery pack (d) switch off before fixing
  31. 31.⚠️ Is it safe to check wires before use? (a) not safe (b) safe
  32. 32.Which of these is safe? (a) stand in a robot’s path (b) open the battery pack (c) keep fingers off gears (d) reach into a moving arm
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) wear loose sleeves (b) test with an adult near (c) keep hair tied back (d) check wires before use
  34. 34.⚠️ Is it safe to wear loose sleeves? (a) safe (b) not safe
  35. 35.Which of these is not safe? (a) fix it while it runs (b) check wires before use (c) stay behind safety lines (d) charge on a hard surface
  36. 36.True or false: to test with an adult near is safe. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) learn the stop button (b) switch off before fixing (c) open the battery pack (d) keep fingers off gears
  38. 38.⚠️ Is it safe to charge it on a bed? (a) not safe (b) safe
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) charge on a hard surface (c) stay behind safety lines (d) fix it while it runs
  40. 40.Which of these is not safe? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) check wires before use (c) charge it on a bed (d) keep hair tied back

Answer key

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

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