Task · part of 1. Safety: hazards, gear, and first aid
1(b). First aid and prevention for cuts, eye injuries and burns
Required
Both prevention AND first aid, for injuries that could occur in robotics activities and competitions. Burns here means chemical as well as heat, which is the part usually left out.
Where this step comes from
- Robotics Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-07), Requirement 1(b)