Work platform with latch assembly and method

An apparatus comprising:

• a platform having a first end and a longitudinal axis;
• a bracket attached in proximity to the first end of the platform, the bracket including a primary portion coupled flush to a side edge of the platform and a secondary portion extending away from the primary portion at an angle to provide a free wall extending beyond the side edge and terminating in a bracket edge;
• a first leg assembly having:
• a first leg rotatably attached to the bracket,
• a second leg in spaced relationship and in parallel with the first leg, and
• a cross bar attached to the first leg and the second leg,
• wherein the first leg assembly rotates between an extended position and a folded position about a first leg assembly pivot axis, and
• wherein the bracket edge and the free wall provide a rotational stop to the first leg assembly at the extended position;
• and
• a latch assembly having a latch pivot axis, the latch assembly coupled to the free wall of the bracket, and
• wherein the latch pivot axis and the first leg assembly pivot axis are in spaced relationship and permanently fixed in place relative to each other,
• wherein, when the first leg assembly is moved into the extended position, the latch assembly locks the first leg assembly in the extended position when the latch assembly is in a secured position,
• wherein, when the latch assembly is moved out of the secured position, the first leg assembly is free to rotate partially around the first leg assembly pivot axis.