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Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety

Robotics lesson 8: Safety around robots · Set 657 · 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.⚠️ Is it safe to learn the stop button? (a) safe (b) not safe
  2. 2.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep fingers off gears (b) stay behind safety lines (c) switch off before fixing (d) poke fingers in gears
  3. 3.Which of these is safe? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) open the battery pack (c) charge it on a bed (d) learn the stop button
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stand in a robot’s path (b) keep fingers off gears (c) keep hair tied back (d) switch off before fixing
  5. 5.Which of these is not safe? (a) learn the stop button (b) switch off before fixing (c) stand in a robot’s path (d) charge on a hard surface
  6. 6.⚠️ What should every big robot have in case of danger? (a) an emergency stop button (b) a paint brush (c) a cup holder (d) a music player
  7. 7.⚠️ Is it safe to charge on a hard surface? (a) safe (b) not safe
  8. 8.True or false: to keep fingers off gears is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) poke fingers in gears (b) test with an adult near (c) switch off before fixing (d) keep hair tied back
  10. 10.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) it looks neat (b) it makes them faster (c) it can catch in gears (d) robots dislike hair
  11. 11.⚠️ Is it safe to check wires before use? (a) not safe (b) safe
  12. 12.True or false: to test with an adult near is not safe. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) block the emergency stop (b) poke fingers in gears (c) stand in a robot’s path (d) check wires before use
  14. 14.True or false: to wear loose sleeves is safe. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.Which of these is not safe? (a) check wires before use (b) keep hair tied back (c) test with an adult near (d) fix it while it runs
  16. 16.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) keep it running (b) hold its wheels (c) speed it up (d) switch it off
  17. 17.⚠️ Is it safe to stay behind safety lines? (a) safe (b) not safe
  18. 18.⚠️ Is it safe to keep fingers off gears? (a) safe (b) not safe
  19. 19.⚠️ Is it safe to keep hair tied back? (a) safe (b) not safe
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) check wires before use (b) test with an adult near (c) stay behind safety lines (d) open the battery pack
  21. 21.Which of these is safe? (a) open the battery pack (b) stay behind safety lines (c) charge it on a bed (d) poke fingers in gears
  22. 22.Which of these is not safe? (a) check wires before use (b) wear loose sleeves (c) keep fingers off gears (d) learn the stop button
  23. 23.Which of these is safe? (a) wear loose sleeves (b) keep fingers off gears (c) block the emergency stop (d) use a swollen battery
  24. 24.Which of these is not safe? (a) block the emergency stop (b) charge on a hard surface (c) stay behind safety lines (d) test with an adult near
  25. 25.⚠️ Is it safe to wear loose sleeves? (a) not safe (b) safe
  26. 26.⚠️ A robot arm suddenly moves towards you. What should you do? (a) stand still in front (b) push it hard (c) step back, call an adult (d) grab the arm
  27. 27.True or false: to poke fingers in gears is safe. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) stay behind safety lines (c) use a swollen battery (d) learn the stop button
  29. 29.⚠️ Is it safe to poke fingers in gears? (a) not safe (b) safe
  30. 30.Which of these is safe? (a) fix it while it runs (b) charge it on a bed (c) check wires before use (d) use a swollen battery
  31. 31.Which of these is safe? (a) open the battery pack (b) wear loose sleeves (c) charge it on a bed (d) switch off before fixing
  32. 32.⚠️ Is it safe to reach into a moving arm? (a) not safe (b) safe
  33. 33.⚠️ Is it safe to block the emergency stop? (a) not safe (b) safe
  34. 34.⚠️ Is it safe to switch off before fixing? (a) not safe (b) safe
  35. 35.⚠️ Is it safe to fix it while it runs? (a) not safe (b) safe
  36. 36.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) on a soft bed (b) on a hard, clear surface (c) under a pillow (d) next to a heater
  37. 37.True or false: to stand in a robot’s path is not safe. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: to reach into a moving arm is safe. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: to switch off before fixing is safe. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.⚠️ Is it safe to stay behind safety lines? (a) not safe (b) safe

Answer key

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

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