An adjustable guard rail stanchion member for use on pitched or flat roofs with clamping means to engage a rafter of a roof or elevated floor. Adjustable means are provided to assure a vertical position of a portion of the stanchion member yet allowing another portion to be angled to the pitch of the rafter. In addition the stanchion member is spaced outwardly of the roof or floor so as to not interfere with roofing operations.
