I really wouldn't be afraid of having hairs kicked at you, it's a risk just like getting bit by a snake if you own them. If you see them starting to kick you just put them back and take a hot shower. I have yet to witness hair kicking, apparently mexican red knees do it until they calm down, but mine hasn't, and really tolerates handling well.

As far as the lid, their webs are pretty strong. My versi used to web all the way to the cap and I'd take the cap off and it'd still be intact