Toxic Brewery Emergency

Your craft brewery's glycol cooling system has sprung a leak, contaminating multiple fermentation tanks with toxic chemicals. Marcus, the only certified repair specialist available, has discovered multiple code violations during his inspection. Time is running out before the next scheduled distribution, and Marcus seems more interested in leveraging his knowledge than fixing the problem.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Head Brewer & Operations Manager

Conversation Partner

Marcus Thorne - HVAC Safety Inspector

Setting

Humid basement brewery floor, surrounded by stainless steel tanks, with visible green liquid pooling beneath the cooling lines

Location

Cornerstone Craft Brewery, Industrial District

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate with Marcus to begin immediate repairs while avoiding extortion

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Determine the true extent of contamination and required fixes

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Protect the brewery from both immediate safety threats and potential regulatory consequences

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Well... this is quite the situation you've got here. *whistles slowly* You know, I've seen a lot of cooling system installations in my day, but this... this is something special. When was the last time you had a proper safety audit?”

This is how Marcus Thorne - HVAC Safety Inspector's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#164

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