The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that the Amazon‑MGM‑produced Tomb Raider TV series breached the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations of 2002 during filming at Shinfield Studios.

The breach stemmed from the failure to conduct required "biological monitoring" for crew members handling isocyanate paints, which are a leading cause of occupational asthma. HSE guidance mandates protective equipment when spraying these paints because they generate an "invisible mist" that can linger for up to 20 minutes.

In April, HSE issued an improvement notice to the production; the team responded within a month and corrected the deficiencies. Such notices are rare for television productions, making Tomb Raider the highest‑profile show to receive one in the past four years.

This is not the first safety hiccup for the series. In March, lead actress Sophie Turner suffered an on‑set injury that halted filming for two weeks. While the incidents are unrelated, two high‑profile health‑safety issues on the same set raise concerns about overall workplace practices.

Created by Phoebe Waller‑Bridge, known for Fleabag and Killing Eve, the series boasts a star‑studded cast including Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs and Keeley Hawes (the original voice of Lara in the games). A release date has yet to be announced, and with filming only beginning in January, audiences may have to wait longer for the premiere.