A surgical access assembly includes a housing, an access member, a seal member, and a shield member. The access member extends distally from the housing, and includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal opening for the reception of a surgical instrument. The seal member is positioned within the housing, and is adapted to removably receive the surgical instrument such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is formed therewith. The shield member is at least partially positioned externally of the housing, e.g. proximally thereof, and is configured, dimensioned, and adapted to inhibit contact between a practitioner and any fluid escaping from a surgical worksite. The shield member includes a rim and an opening extending through the shield member that is configured and dimensioned to receive the surgical instrument.
