03/12/2026
Restaurant Owners & Managers — Are You Compliant?
Our Choke Recognition & Response Training for Restaurant Employees is a two-hour, hands-on course designed specifically for food service staff. Participants learn how to quickly recognize a choking emergency and respond effectively using Abdominal Thrusts (commonly known as the Heimlich Maneuver), with practical training on manikins to build real confidence.
This training supports compliance with 105 CMR 590.009 – Special Requirements, which states that any food service establishment with a seating capacity of 25 or more must have a trained employee on site while food is being served. The Department-approved procedure under 105 CMR 605.003 – Approved Manual Procedures includes the Heimlich Maneuver and the sequence of obstructed airway maneuvers.
Upon completion of practical skills, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance, which may be required for compliance with Massachusetts law.
On-site training at your location is available or in our classroom at Safety Academy USA, 100 Cummings Center Suite 212E, Beverly, MA.
Call 978-993-3337 to schedule or learn more!
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