Module

Statutory Regulation of Protection Against Drowning

Conditions to be met by lifeguards are governed by The Protection against Drowning Act.
The Protection against Drowning Act is adopted by The National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia.
The Rules on water rescue personnel specify five training programmes: A, B, C, D, E.
The Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief keeps the database on water rescuers.

Rescuers under Program C must take the aptitude test for water rescue, the first aid administration test, and a medical examination every three years.
Every three years, white water lifeguards are required to pass: the water rescue aptitude test, first aid proficiency test, and a medical examination.
For rafting, kayaking, or canyoning, safety requires the presence of a white water rescuer for each group of participants.

Navigation on inland waterways is regulated by the local community by means of a general legal act determining the navigation regime.
If the local community has not determined a special regime, navigation is allowed if conditions allow it and subject to safety conditions.
Inspectors or police officers may prohibit navigation if they find that the maximum number of passengers or the maximum weight of cargo permitted for the vessel has been exceeded.
A guide may not operate the vessel if they are under the influence of alcohol or other psychoactive substances.