a fall protection guardrail system and method used for construction of multi - story wood - framed buildings , which comprises a support bracket comprised of an attachment member and a pole support , and further comprises a pole with integrated rail supports . for a framed wall that is lying in a horizontal position , the support bracket is easily attached to a framing member of the framed wall , and the pole is inserted into the pole support . then the framed wall is moved into the vertical position and secured to other framing . when the floor or roof is placed atop the framed wall , rails are inserted into the rail supports and secured . when the building is finished , the guardrail support system is easily removed , disassembled , and reusable . in some embodiments , a scaffolding frame may be attached to the support bracket , and the pole inserted into the scaffolding frame .