Abstract: The safety fuse tool is used for handling high-voltage fuses and their fuse carriers, i.e., fuse barrel assemblies, or other similar or related devices, and can generally be described as having a central base structure carrying a movable head assembly and also carrying a pivotally mounted latch that is preferably comprised of two arms that work together operationally. The head assembly has at least one carrying arm and possibly a hook for servicing fuses and other related devices. A feature of the safety fuse tool is its automatic latching mechanism. This mechanism is essentially comprised of, among other items, a novel design of sliding surfaces that allows the head assembly and the latch to work together to automatically secure a fuse barrel assembly to the safety fuse tool.