Abstract: This disclosure pertains to an apparatus facilitating convenient insertion and removal of electrical plugs into household utility outlets while providing a generally semi-hemispheric hollow dome shaped enclosure protecting the blades of a partially inserted plug from accidental contact by children or pets. The stationary portion of the shielding apparatus is comprised of slightly more than one half of a semi-hemisphere which is fastened permanently to the cover plate of the utility outlet. The remaining portion of the semi-hemisphere is comprised of two half semi-hemispheres each spring loaded to close against each other. When closed, the two movable half semi-hemispherical surfaces, combined with the stationary portion of the semi-hemisphere, create an enclosure generally semi-hemispheric in shape which totally encloses a portion of the line cord fastened to the plug, the plug, and the surface of the utility outlet receptacle.