 This is KNPR News. I'm Dave Becker. The entire Intermountain West is being affected by the current record heat wave. Even Boise, Idaho is expecting triple digits this weekend. This past Tuesday, the federal government proposed the first national heat protection standards, which could benefit millions of workers. They call for minimum standards like access to water and shade, as well as an acclimation period for new workers. Some states in our region are developing their own federally approved plans to protect workers.