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:
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6-Monthly Inspection and Certification of fall arrest blocks, SRLs, and recovery winches to meet AS/NZS 1891.3.
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Disassembly and Inspection of Internal Components to detect wear, corrosion, and damage.
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Brake Testing and Cable Retraction Testing to ensure safe, controlled performance under load.
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Load Testing and Functional Verification in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
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Service Reports and Compliance Tags Issued for WHS, insurance, and equipment traceability.
Our Services
- ➤ Inspection and Services
- ➤ Anchor Point and Static Lines
- ➤ CABA Decontamination
- ➤ CABA Quickfill Stations Refurbishing
- ➤ Confined Space Equipment
- ➤ Fall Arrest Block / Recovery Winch Servicing
- ➤ Fire Safety Equipment
- ➤ Gas Detector Calibration & Bump Test Gas
- ➤ Height Safety Equipment
- ➤ Industrial Lifting Equipment
Additional Servicing and System Support:
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Re-tensioning and adjustment of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) and inertia reels.
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Cleaning, lubricating, and replacement of damaged cables, hooks, and connectors.
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Testing of retrieval functions on winch-integrated rescue systems.
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Service and parts replacement for major brands including MSA, IKAR, Protecta, Miller, and others.
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Visual inspection for housing damage, bent components, and hardware defects.
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Cable replacement, recoil system tuning, and fall arrest drop testing.
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Quarantine and tagging of non-compliant or damaged equipment.
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Mobile on-site service options.
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Integration with full height safety or confined space equipment servicing schedules.
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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.
