Amazon’s Sophie Turner-led Tomb Raider series broke UK safety laws during production
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has ruled that production of Amazon MGM’s Tomb Raider television series, starring Sophie Turner, breached UK safety laws at Shinfield Studios. The production violated the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations of 2002.
The specific violation involved improper handling of hazardous substances during production. Crew members working on the series were not provided with the required biological monitoring when spraying isocyanate paints—chemicals known as a leading cause of occupational asthma. HSE safety guidance mandates that protective equipment must be worn when working with isocyanate paints, a requirement the production failed to meet.
The ruling, obtained by Deadline, highlights workplace safety lapses during the adaptation’s production. Isocyanate-based paints are industrial substances requiring strict safety protocols due to their respiratory health hazards. The failure to implement proper biological monitoring means workers may have been exposed to health risks without adequate protective measures or health surveillance. This incident raises questions about safety standards and oversight mechanisms protecting crew members on major television productions.