Post

Post means a structural member with a longitudinal axis that is essentially vertical, that: weighs 300 pounds or less and is axially loaded (a load presses down on the top end), or (2) is not axially loaded, but is laterally restrained by the above member. Posts typically support stair landings, wall framing, mezzanines and other substructures.

Source

29 CFR § 1926.751


Scoping language

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