Nothing contained in this rule shall be read or applied in such a manner as to abrogate or otherwise limit the responsibility of an employer subject to this rule to comply with all requirements set forth in State and Federal safety and health standards to which the employer would otherwise be subject, nor shall any provision of this rule be read or applied in such a manner as to abrogate or otherwise limit the liability of such employer to fines or other penalties to which it would otherwise be subject for failure to comply with such rules and regulations.