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CABA Servicing and Decontamination

Keeping your workforce safe from toxic contaminants

Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) is often the last line of defense for workers entering toxic, oxygen-deficient, or confined environments. But like all life-saving equipment, it must be regularly serviced and decontaminated to ensure peak performance when lives are on the line. Poorly maintained or contaminated breathing gear not only fails regulatory compliance — it endangers lives.

Zokal has been servicing high-risk breathing apparatus systems for over 35 years, trusted by Australia’s mining, emergency response, and industrial sectors. We provide full inspection, cleaning, decontamination, and pressure testing of all CABA units in accordance with AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. Whether you're protecting a confined space entry team or a full emergency response crew, Zokal ensures your breathing gear is clean, certified, and ready for deployment.

Our Core CABA Servicing and Decontamination Services:

  • Full Inspection and Servicing of Breathing Apparatus Units in line with AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 requirements.
  • Comprehensive Decontamination and Cleaning to remove hydrocarbons, bacteria, viruses, and industrial contaminants.
  • Cylinder Hydrostatic Pressure Testing and Re-Certification as required under Australian standards.
  • Post-COVID and Hazardous Substance Decontamination using advanced sanitisation protocols developed specifically by Zokal.
  • Detailed Service Reports and Certification issued for audit, WHS compliance, and equipment tracking.

Our Services

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confined Space Equipment Servicing

Confined Space Equipment

Zokal specializes in the inspection, servicing, and certification of  tripods, winches, fall arrest devices, harnesses, and retrieval systems, ensuring they meet current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2865) and manufacturer specifications. 

Height safety equipment servicing

Height Safety Equipment

Full servicing & inspection of harnesses, lanyards, inertia reels, fall arrest systems, and static lines. Ensuring all equipment complies with Australian Standards AS/NZS 1891, thorough visual inspections, dynamic testing, and certification documentation.

Fire Safety Equipment Servicing

Fire Safety Equipment

Comprehensive servicing of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, breathing apparatus, and emergency rescue equipment. We inspect, test, and certify according to Australian fire safety regulations (AS 1851), ensuring rapid, reliable emergency response.

Anchor Points and Static Lines

Anchor Points & Static Lines

Thorough inspection, load testing, and recertification services in full compliance with Australian Standards AS/NZS 1891.4. Ensuring all systems on rooftops, structures, or industrial settings, remain secure and reliable.

Industrial Lifting Equipment

Industrial Lifting Equipment

Covers hoists, chain blocks, lever blocks, slings, and lifting beams, to meet Australian Standards AS 4991 and AS 1418. We provide detailed inspection, load testing, & re-certification to identify wear, fatigue, or compliance issues before problems arise.

Gas Detectors and Bump Test Gas

Gas Detectors & Bump Test Gas

 

NATA-traceable calibration, servicing, and bump test gas supply for all major brands of portable and fixed gas detectors. Regular calibration ensures they correctly identify hazardous atmospheres, meeting manufacturer guidelines and WH&S regulations.

CABA Quickfill Stations Servicing

CABA Quickfill Stations

Comprehensive refurbishment services for CABA Quickfill Stations, including pressure testing, valve servicing, cleaning, and re-certification for optimal performance. To ensure reliable emergency air supply, extended lifespan, and compliance.

CABA Decontamination services

CABA Decontamination

 

Full decontamination services for Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) units, removing dust, chemicals and fungi. Our specialized processes extend equipment life, ensures compliance with manufacturer & regulatory standards.

Additional Servicing and Support:

  • Internal and external cleaning of face masks, regulators, backplates, harnesses, and valves.
  • Disinfection processes to eliminate fungal and bacterial growth that can thrive in uncleaned apparatus.
  • Recharging and leak testing of CABA cylinders to ensure consistent air delivery.
  • Testing and replacement of O-rings, hoses, valves, and filter components.
  • Servicing for leading CABA brands including Scott Safety, MSA, Dräger, Honeywell, and more.
  • Cylinder batch tracking and re-certification scheduling.
  • Pickup and drop-off services available across NSW and major Australian industrial hubs.
  • Breathing apparatus servicing integrated with confined space rescue team readiness.
  • Option to bundle CABA servicing with gas detection, harness, and rescue kit maintenance for full-system compliance.
  • Digital records management and service interval tracking available for ongoing safety programs

Ready to breathe easy? Book your CABA servicing and decontamination with Zokal today — and ensure your team’s life-saving gear is safe, clean, and certified.

Contact Zokal Today on (02) 4960 9611 for a Free, No Obligation Consultation

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Why Clean CABA Is Critical to Worker Safety

Bacterial and fungal contaminants can grow inside poorly cleaned breathing apparatus — posing serious respiratory risks. Residues from hydrocarbons, dust, and airborne chemicals can also degrade seals, block valves, or compromise filtration performance. Post-COVID, there's heightened scrutiny on ensuring shared safety equipment is properly sanitised before reuse.

Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715 outlines the need for regular inspection, cleaning, and function testing of respiratory protective equipment. Cylinders must also undergo hydrostatic pressure testing at manufacturer-specified intervals — usually every 5 years, or sooner if damage is suspected.

Zokal’s dedicated servicing facility uses advanced cleaning equipment and service protocols to restore CABA gear to safe operational condition — and ensure your team breathes clean air in every emergency.

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What our customers say

five-stars

Greg had excellent knowledge and great teaching skills that were clear and precise.

Joel Klabbers

 

five-stars

Very in depth 3 day confined space entry training. Comprehensive simulations and all equipment is in great condition.
Feeling confident to enter confined space and perform rescues.
Highly recommend!

Nick Luxton

 

five-stars

Barry was awesome the training was efficient and i am now much more knowledgeable whilst working at heights.

Riley McArthur

 

five-stars

Great training facility and instructor. Would recommend to all looking for top training skills and knowledge.

Blake Kilian

 

five-stars

Amazing training experience and very knowledgeable team passionate about safe practices and procedures. Great confidence for future work in the industry.

Molly Gibson

 

five-stars

Have done all my training at zokal
They do a great job at what they do so I will be going back .  Thanks team.
P.s lunch is good to
Greg did a good job with confined space training.

Brad Griffith

five-stars

Kind instructor and easy to get along with, very thorough training and willing to answer any questions you may have.

Jaysen Lindsay

five-stars

Training was very organised and well planned. Trainer had a broad amount of experience and taught the class well. Would recommend.

Lachlan Standing

five-stars

Very knowledgeable Trainers.
Excellent facilities.
Great use of practical and quality equipment.
Would highly recommend.

Baz Abroad

five-stars

Very well planned out and was well taught.

Chris Foye

five-stars

Great experience at LVR/CPR with Tim. Lots of knowledge and experience shared.

Cassandra Jewell

five-stars

Thorough training, including modules other companies exclude under the “same” training courses. Excellent class ratios with great delivery for all education levels. Clean and well equipped facilities to give experience based training.

Nathan De Pasquale