Pinch Point Safety Quiz

What is a pinch point?

• A location where two surfaces meet and can cause injury

• A type of tool used in robotics

• A point where two objects are glued together

• A safety device used in construction

Which of the following is an example of a pinch point?

• A wheel with a frame

• A stationary wall

• A light bulb in a socket

• A computer screen

What should you do before handling your robot?

• Increase air pressure

• Turn off your robot and release any air pressure

• Add more accessories

• Start an autonomous routine

What should you do with long hair when working with robots?

• Leave it loose

• Tie it back

• Cover it with a hat

• Cut it short

Why should you remove dangling jewelry or accessories when working with robots?

• To look professional

• To prevent them from falling into a pinch point

• To avoid losing them

• To keep them clean

What should you do if you experience a pinched area while working with robots?

• Ignore it

• Take immediate medical attention

• Wait for it to heal on its own

• Apply ice and continue working

What should you do to secure arms and other manipulatives when working around them?

• Use a hammer to fix them in place

• Place a driveshaft, screw, or jam gear near the pivot point

• Tie them with a rope

• Use glue to stick them

What should you ensure before powering up your robot?

• All lights are turned off

• The robot is fully charged

• There are no wires, tubing, elastic materials, or hardware caught by the motion

• The robot is painted

What should you always do to avoid pinch points when using tools?

• Keep tools close to your skin

• Use your fingers to place connectors

• Keep the pinch points of tools away from your skin

• Ignore the pinch points of tools

Why is it important to use care when tightening or loosening connectors?

• It is easy to break the tool

• It is very easy to pinch skin between a tool and a hard surface

• It takes less time

• It makes the tool last longer