Work platform and method

A work platform comprising:

• a plank which telescopes to a desired width;
• a first leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a first end of the plank;
• a second leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a second end of the plank, wherein the work platform is in an open position when the plank is supported by the first leg assembly and second leg assembly and wherein in the open position the first leg assembly and second leg assembly form an angle greater than 25 degrees with the plank, and wherein the work platform is in a closed position when the first leg assembly and second leg assembly are adjacent to and in parallel with the plank;
• and
• a first linkage which extends adjacent the first end of the plank and adapted to engage a first support structure to securely hold the plank to the first support structure, wherein the first linkage includes a first strap assembly that includes a first strap positioned to wrap around the first support structure.