Abstract: A safety deflector for an air hammer, comprising a shield formed having a constricted neck portion, an outwardly flaring base portion, the neck portion of the shield applies to the lower end of an air hammer housing, and may be fastened in place either through its inherent resiliency and snug tightening about the housing, or a fastening band may be tightened in position, to more permanently secure the shield in place. Various slots are provided within the deflector, so as to facilitate its installation and application to the air hammer housing, and in addition, provide clearance for the manipulation of the locking lever provided at proximate the bottom of the hammer housing, to furnish clearance for its manipulation when installing or removing a bit from the air hammer.