Abstract: A compact, demountable or collapsible, portable stand or support apparatus for providing construction elements, typically scaffolding planks and poles, in a safe and user accessible position. The invention including a demounting connector, specially adapted to removably connect a leaning support to a base, in an apparatus that is assembled for use and can be collapsed or demounted for purposes of storage and/or transport between work sites. The invention seeks to prevent worker injury as a consequence of lifting heavy construction elements off the ground, by placing them in a safe and substantially upright or user-friendly and accessible position prior to their handling.

Abstract: A compact, demountable or collapsible, portable stand or support apparatus for providing construction elements, typically scaffolding planks and poles, in a safe and user accessible position. The invention including a demounting connector, specially adapted to removably connect a leaning support to a base, in an apparatus that is assembled for use and can be collapsed or demounted for purposes of storage and/or transport between work sites. The invention seeks to prevent worker injury as a consequence of lifting heavy construction elements off the ground, by placing them in a safe and substantially upright or user-friendly and accessible position prior to their handling.