The Viewsafe safety assured maintenance aperture for electrical switchgear has been designed to integrate the most important safety and functionality features required when inspecting and maintaining live electrical switchgear. The system allows for; Thermal Image inspection Partial Discharge detection Emergency CO2 Access Visual Inspection The Viewsafe Base Unit permits the introduction of various Maintenance Slides, all of which increase efficiency, safety and performance through monitoring and maintaining electrical equipment and switchgear. The patent-pending slide apparatus of the Viewsafe Base Unit allows the introduction of varying Maintenance Slides; each of which offers the user an increase in efficiency, asset performance and productivity whilst ensuring a decrease in unplanned asset downtime and unexpected incurred costs.