 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , short @-@ term exposure to platinum salts may cause irritation of the eyes , nose , and throat , and long @-@ term exposure may cause both respiratory and skin allergies . The current OSHA standard is 2 micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged over an 8 @-@ hour work shift . The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has set a recommended exposure limit ( REL ) for platinum as 1 mg / m3 over an 8 @-@ hour workday . 
