← Safety around robots lesson New set →

Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety

Robotics lesson 8: Safety around robots · Set 501 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

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

Answer key

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

Free robotics lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/robotics-for-kids