Who is authorized to administer withdrawals from the issuing magazine?

• A. The blaster
• B. The mine manager
• C. The safety officer
• D. The foreman

Answer: (A)

Only the blaster is authorized to withdraw blasting materials from the issuing magazine. The blaster has the training and license to handle explosives and is responsible for the exact quantities taken and their safe transport to the blast site. This arrangement keeps blasting materials secure, ensures proper records, and maintains accountability. Other roles such as the mine manager, safety officer, or foreman oversee safety and operations but are not the individuals who withdraw materials from the magazine; allowing them to do so would weaken control, raise the risk of theft or improper use, and complicate safety oversight.