(a) Each public-sector employer shall:
(1) furnish to each of its employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to its employees; and
(2) comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this chapter.
(b) Each public-sector employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued under this chapter which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.
(c) Space leased by a public-sector employer is subject to all safety and health rules, regulations and orders in effect. Any deficiency, including a deficiency resulting either from occupant use or deferred maintenance by the lessor, is subject to correction in accordance with the governing rules, regulations and orders at the time that the deficiency is cited by the Commissioner. However, a public-sector employer may not execute a lease, unless the leased property is in conformance with such rules, regulations and orders as are in effect at the time the lease is executed.