TRAINING for Massachusetts (Communities east of Worcester, MA -map)
A training program of S.A.F.E. (Established 1994)
Your City/Town [BOH] enforces the following Mass DPH State Laws:
105 CMR 590.011 Additional Requirements,
(A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments.
(1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94, § 305D, restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures.
(2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94, § 305D shall:
(a) Have on its premises, while food is being served, an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and
(b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
105 CMR 605.003: Approved Manual Procedures
- The Department approves the procedure known as the Heimlich Maneuver and the sequence of obstructed airway maneuvers...
This is a 2 hour long course intended to teach the lay person how to recognize a choking victim; and to respond using Abdominal Thrusts (aka Heimlich Maneuver). Practical training is done with manikins. Recommended for restaurant employees, food service personnel or those working with high risk individuals. Upon completion of hands-on skills and written testing, participants receive a “Certificate of Attendance”. S.A.F.E. ChokeSaver Certificate is valid for 2 years.
For 2026 classes visit our Calendar
Contact us to HOST a ChokeSaver Class in your restaurant. Min 10 persons ($35 pp) required...
OR... book Now {1 month in advance} with min. 5 participants and allow 3-5 'walk-ins'.
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OR... book Now {1 month in advance} with min. 5 participants and allow 3-5 'walk-ins'.
Refer to RATES tab for more details
To register for a ChokeSaver Program please contact us at:
978-703-1113 or email [email protected]
978-703-1113 or email [email protected]