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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.

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Confined Space Equipment

Zokal specializes in the inspection, servicing, and certification of confined space entry equipment, including tripods, winches, fall arrest devices, harnesses, and retrieval systems. We ensure that every piece of equipment meets current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2865) and manufacturer specifications. 

Height safety equipment servicing

Height Safety Equipment

Zokal offers full servicing and inspection of harnesses, lanyards, inertia reels, fall arrest systems, and static lines. Our qualified technicians ensure that your height safety gear complies with Australian Standards AS/NZS 1891, thorough visual inspections, dynamic testing where required, and certification documentation.

Fire Safety Equipment Servicing

Fire Safety Equipment

Zokal offers comprehensive servicing of fire safety equipment including 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 response in an emergency.

Anchor Points and Static Lines

Anchor Points & Static Lines

Our expert technicians provide thorough inspection, load testing, and recertification services in full compliance with Australian Standards AS/NZS 1891.4. We ensure that all systems, whether on rooftops, structures, or industrial settings, remain secure and reliable, giving your team the confidence to work safely at any elevation.

Industrial Lifting Equipment

Industrial Lifting Equipment

Zokal’s servicing covers hoists, chain blocks, lever blocks, slings, and lifting beams, ensuring they meet Australian Standards AS 4991 and AS 1418. We provide detailed inspection, load testing, and re-certification to identify wear, fatigue, or compliance issues before they become a problem.

Gas Detectors and Bump Test Gas

Gas Detectors & Bump Test Gas

 

Zokal provides NATA-traceable calibration, servicing, and bump test gas supply for all major brands of portable and fixed gas detectors. Regular calibration ensures that your detectors correctly identify hazardous atmospheres, meeting both manufacturer guidelines and workplace health and safety regulations.

CABA Quickfill Stations Servicing

CABA Quickfill Stations

Zokal offers comprehensive refurbishment services for CABA Quickfill Stations, including pressure testing, valve servicing, cleaning, and re-certification to maintain optimal performance. Regular refurbishment ensures reliable emergency air supply, extends equipment lifespan, and guarantees compliance.

CABA Decontamination services

CABA Decontamination

 

Zokal provides full decontamination services for Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) units, removing contaminants such as dust, chemicals and fungi. Our specialized processes extend the life of equipment, ensure compliance with manufacturer and Australian 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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