What is the term for an approved steel container used to store explosives for a short period of time?

• A. Magazine
• B. Permanent Storage Magazine
• C. Issuing Magazine
• D. Portable Magazine

Answer: (D)

Short-term storage of explosives in an approved steel container is described as a portable magazine. These containers are designed to be moved as blasting plans change and are approved for safe, temporary storage near the work area. This distinguishes them from permanent storage magazines, which are fixed facilities for long-term stockpiling, and from issuing magazines, which are used to supply explosives to the blasting crew rather than to store them temporarily. The portable magazine term specifically captures the idea of a moveable, short-duration storage solution in a steel container.