Safety stanchion

Abstract

A safety stanchion comprises an elongate support member and first and second clamp members. The elongate support member has an intermediate portion interconnecting first and second ends and a side support member with a third end extending outward laterally proximate the intermediate portion. The first clamp member has a connector with a longitudinal axis and an extension portion extending outward from the connector laterally relative to the longitudinal axis. The second clamp member has a connector with a longitudinal axis and an extension portion extending outward from the connector in alignment with the longitudinal axis. The first clamp member is connected to the first end and the second clamp member is connected to the third end for connection to a horizontal structure, and the first clamp member is connected to the third end and the second clamp member is connected to the first end for connection to a vertical structure.

1 . A safety stanchion, comprising:
 an elongate support member having an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end and a side support member extending outward laterally proximate the intermediate portion, at least one first aperture between the intermediate portion and the first end, the side support member having a third end and at least one second aperture;   a first clamp member having a first connector with a third aperture, the first connector being configured and arranged to be releasably connected to the first end and the third end, the third aperture being alignable with the at least one first aperture and the at least one second aperture;   a second clamp member having a second connector with a fourth aperture, the second connector being configured and arranged to be releasably connected to the first end and the third end, the fourth aperture being alignable with the at least one first aperture and the at least one second aperture; and   wherein the first clamp is connected to the first end and the second clamp is connected to the third end for connection to a horizontal structure, wherein the first clamp is connected to the third end and the second clamp is connected to the first end for connection to a vertical structure, and wherein fasteners are inserted through the respective apertures to secure the first clamp and the second clamp to the elongate support member.   
   
   
       2 . The safety stanchion of  claim 1 , further comprising a bracket releasably connectable to the elongate support member on an opposing side of the intermediate portion proximate the side support member. 
   
   
       3 . The safety stanchion of  claim 2 , wherein an extension arm is pivotally connected to the bracket, the extension arm including a safety netting panel. 
   
   
       4 . The safety stanchion of  claim 2 , wherein the bracket is configured and arranged for individual use apart from the elongate support member. 
   
   
       5 . The safety stanchion of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector has a longitudinal axis and the first clamp extends outward from the first connector in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis. 
   
   
       6 . A safety stanchion, comprising:
 an elongate support member having an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end and a side support member extending outward laterally proximate the intermediate portion, the side support member having a third end;   a first clamp member having a first connector with a first longitudinal axis and a first extension portion extending outward from the first connector in a lateral direction from the first longitudinal axis;   a second clamp member having a second connector with a second longitudinal axis and a second extension portion extending outward from the second connector in alignment with the second longitudinal axis; and   wherein the first clamp member is connected to the first end and the second clamp member is connected to the third end for connection to a horizontal structure, wherein the first clamp member is connected to the third end and the second clamp member is connected to the first end for connection to a vertical structure.   
   
   
       7 . The safety stanchion of  claim 6 , further comprising a bracket releasably connectable to the elongate support member on an opposing side of the intermediate portion proximate the side support member. 
   
   
       8 . The safety stanchion of  claim 7 , wherein an extension arm is pivotally connected to the bracket, the extension arm including a safety netting panel. 
   
   
       9 . The safety stanchion of  claim 7 , wherein the bracket is configured and arranged for individual use apart from the elongate support member. 
   
   
       10 . A method of converting a safety stanchion from a first configuration for use with a horizontal support structure to a second configuration for use with a vertical support structure, the safety stanchion including an elongate support member with a first end and a side support member extending outward from an intermediate portion of the elongate support member, a first clamp member being operatively connected to the first end and a second clamp member being operatively connected to the side support member, comprising:
 obtaining the safety stanchion;   disconnecting the first clamp from the first end of the elongate support member;   disconnecting the second clamp from the side support member;   connecting the first clamp member to the side support member; and   connecting the second clamp member to the first end of the elongate support member.   
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising securing the first and second clamps with fasteners.