Abstract: A shielded lock assembly for a padlock for securing a pair of closure members and comprising a staple secured to one closure member and a hasp secured to the other closure member. The hasp has a back plate for securing the hasp to the closure member and a front plate hingedly connected to the back plate for movement to a closed position in which the front plate overlies the staple, the front plate having a slot for receiving the loop portion of the staple and a tubular shield which circumscribes the slot and extends outwardly from the front plate at an angle to an open end which allows the insertion of a human hand into the shield for application of a padlock to the staple to secure the hasp in the closed position and to permit subsequent unlocking of the padlock.