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Fall Arrest Block and Recovery Winch Servicing

Keeping Australian workers safe with fall protection

Fall arrest blocks and recovery winches are vital components in high-risk rescue and fall protection systems — and they must function flawlessly in the moments that matter most. These devices are exposed to weather, impact, and wear that may not be visible from the outside, but which can cause internal failure or uncontrolled descent when under load. That’s why AS/NZS 1891.3 requires regular inspection and servicing at least every six months.

Zokal Safety Services provides specialist servicing, load testing, and re-certification of fall arrest blocks and recovery winches to help you maintain full compliance and total operational safety. With over 35 years of experience and a flawless track record — zero equipment failure across thousands of high-risk jobs — we deliver servicing you can trust with your workers’ lives.

Our Core Fall Arrest & Recovery Winch Services:

  • 6-Monthly Inspection and Certification of fall arrest blocks, SRLs, and recovery winches to meet AS/NZS 1891.3.
  • Disassembly and Inspection of Internal Components to detect wear, corrosion, and damage.
  • Brake Testing and Cable Retraction Testing to ensure safe, controlled performance under load.
  • Load Testing and Functional Verification in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Service Reports and Compliance Tags Issued for WHS, insurance, and equipment traceability.

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 System Support:

  • Re-tensioning and adjustment of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) and inertia reels.
  • Cleaning, lubricating, and replacement of damaged cables, hooks, and connectors.
  • Testing of retrieval functions on winch-integrated rescue systems.
  • Service and parts replacement for major brands including MSA, IKAR, Protecta, Miller, and others.
  • Visual inspection for housing damage, bent components, and hardware defects.
  • Cable replacement, recoil system tuning, and fall arrest drop testing.
  • Quarantine and tagging of non-compliant or damaged equipment.
  • Mobile on-site service options.
  • Integration with full height safety or confined space equipment servicing schedules.
  • Digital service records and re-certification reminders for ongoing compliance

Protect your team and your compliance. Book your fall arrest and winch servicing with Zokal today.

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

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Why Regular Servicing Is Critical

Fall arrest and recovery devices often operate in demanding environments: construction, utilities, mining, and emergency response. Exposure to dust, grit, moisture, and mechanical shock can degrade internal components like brake pawls, recoil springs, and bearings — even if the exterior looks fine.

Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891.3 mandates servicing at least every six months, or more frequently under heavy use or environmental exposure. Failure to comply can leave businesses open to WHS breaches, and worse — life-threatening equipment failure during a rescue or fall event.

Zokal’s experienced team ensures every unit is tested, verified, and certified — delivering the peace of mind that comes with zero failure in 35+ years.

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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.
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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