Abstract: A safety hook comprising a curved hook body provided with a hook opening defined by a substantially U-shaped part and pivotally connected to a hook head which carries a pivotal shackle device, wherein the hook body, in a first open position, is held swung relative to the hook head so as to leave the hook opening open and therewith enable a load to be hooked onto the hook body, and wherein the hook body, in a second closed position, is swung relative to the hook head such that the hook opening is blocked by means of a barrier part which projects outwardly from the hook head, and wherein latching devices are provided for releasably securing the hook body essentially in the second position.