Safety Expert for Entertainment Industry

Lee Burks is a seasoned professional in production safety, bringing over 33 years of experience in Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including both 911 response and non-emergent transports. With over 14 years of expertise in the Film and Television industry as a set medic, Lee dedicated five of those years to focusing on health and safety within production environments.  He spent 1 year as a Business Rep within a Local focusing on member needs, contract enforcement, organizing and addressing safety concerns, before returning to set.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, complemented by several prestigious certifications, including Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) from the Institute for Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), and Certified Environmental Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) from the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP). Lee is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health.

Lee's extensive background equips him with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment on set.