Abstract: A sampling device including a body (101) having a sampling chamber (102) adapted to receive a liquid (103) to be sampled. An inlet (104) on the body (101) allows liquid (103) to flow into the sampling chamber (102). A sampling port (105) on the body is adapted to receive a sampling pot or sample receiving container (106) for collecting liquid (103) from the sampling chamber (102) wherein the sampling port includes a safety shield (107) slidaby mounted to the inside (108) of the sampling port, the safety shield slidable between a blocking position in which access to the sampling chamber is restricted and an accessible position in which access to the sampling chamber is allowed.