Abstract: A safety lock comprises a lock housing, a pivotal bolt, bolt control means located in the housing to rotate the bolt from a locking to an unlocking position, key actuated means to operate the bolt control means and handle means adapted to operate the bolt control means in a manner such that the pivotal bolt rotates approximately 90.degree. from a locking position to an unlocking position by turning the handle means which is restricted to a turning movement of less than 180.degree.. The pivotal bolt extends outwardly from the housing when it is in a locking position. The key actuated means operates independently of the handle means and preferably rotates through an angle of at least 360.degree..