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Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety

Robotics lesson 8: Safety around robots · Set 721 · 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.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep hair tied back (b) reach into a moving arm (c) check wires before use (d) switch off before fixing
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) poke fingers in gears (c) block the emergency stop (d) learn the stop button
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) learn the stop button (c) keep fingers off gears (d) fix it while it runs
  4. 4.⚠️ Is it safe to switch off before fixing? (a) not safe (b) safe
  5. 5.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) under a pillow (b) on a hard, clear surface (c) next to a heater (d) on a soft bed
  6. 6.True or false: to poke fingers in gears is not safe. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: to keep fingers off gears is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) poke fingers in gears (b) charge on a hard surface (c) wear loose sleeves (d) fix it while it runs
  9. 9.Which of these is not safe? (a) switch off before fixing (b) learn the stop button (c) poke fingers in gears (d) check wires before use
  10. 10.⚠️ Is it safe to stand in a robot’s path? (a) not safe (b) safe
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) wear loose sleeves (b) charge it on a bed (c) test with an adult near (d) reach into a moving arm
  12. 12.⚠️ Is it safe to use a swollen battery? (a) safe (b) not safe
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) block the emergency stop (b) keep fingers off gears (c) stay behind safety lines (d) check wires before use
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) keep hair tied back (c) charge on a hard surface (d) use a swollen battery
  15. 15.Which of these is safe? (a) open the battery pack (b) wear loose sleeves (c) block the emergency stop (d) keep hair tied back
  16. 16.⚠️ Is it safe to block the emergency stop? (a) not safe (b) safe
  17. 17.⚠️ Is it safe to open the battery pack? (a) safe (b) not safe
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) test with an adult near (c) open the battery pack (d) charge on a hard surface
  19. 19.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) switch it off (b) hold its wheels (c) keep it running (d) speed it up
  20. 20.⚠️ Is it safe to wear loose sleeves? (a) not safe (b) safe
  21. 21.True or false: to block the emergency stop is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.True or false: to switch off before fixing is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: to use a swollen battery is safe. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) learn the stop button (b) charge on a hard surface (c) check wires before use (d) stand in a robot’s path
  25. 25.Which of these is not safe? (a) switch off before fixing (b) learn the stop button (c) stand in a robot’s path (d) keep fingers off gears
  26. 26.⚠️ Is it safe to reach into a moving arm? (a) safe (b) not safe
  27. 27.⚠️ Is it safe to test with an adult near? (a) safe (b) not safe
  28. 28.⚠️ A robot arm suddenly moves towards you. What should you do? (a) step back, call an adult (b) stand still in front (c) grab the arm (d) push it hard
  29. 29.⚠️ Is it safe to check wires before use? (a) safe (b) not safe
  30. 30.⚠️ 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
  31. 31.Which of these is safe? (a) charge it on a bed (b) use a swollen battery (c) keep fingers off gears (d) reach into a moving arm
  32. 32.Which of these is safe? (a) use a swollen battery (b) switch off before fixing (c) reach into a moving arm (d) poke fingers in gears
  33. 33.True or false: to learn the stop button is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.⚠️ Is it safe to keep fingers off gears? (a) not safe (b) safe
  35. 35.True or false: to fix it while it runs is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: to test with an adult near is not safe. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) it makes them faster (b) it looks neat (c) it can catch in gears (d) robots dislike hair
  38. 38.True or false: to wear loose sleeves is safe. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which of these is not safe? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) learn the stop button (c) charge on a hard surface (d) charge it on a bed
  40. 40.True or false: to stay behind safety lines is not safe. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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