When guardrails are used for fall protection, a workbench may be used as the toprail only if it meets all the requirements 1926.451.
Work benches shall not be used as scaffold platforms.
When poles are made of wood, the pole lumber shall be straight-grained, free of shakes, large loose or dead knots, and other defects which might impair strength.
When wood poles are constructed of two continuous lengths, they shall be joined together with the seam parallel to the bracket.
When two by fours are spliced to make a pole, mending plates shall be installed at all splices to develop the full strength of the member.