CROW 500 Proof app (C5P).

You will be in good company

Prevent excavation damage

Excavation damage remains a serious problem, with cables, pipes and other underground infrastructure being damaged as a result of excavation work. Despite efforts to improve industry practices, the damage is not decreasing.

The consequences are serious:

Direct damage of more than 33 million euros to cables and pipes.
Indirect damages of more than 250 million euros.
Image damage and inconvenience to society, including lack of essential services such as drinking water, heating, electricity and internet.
Risk of injury and even death on the job.

Comply with WIBON and CROW 500

To prevent damage to cables and pipelines during excavation work, the Information Exchange Above and Underground Networks and Networks Act (WIBON) was established. This law defines how information should be exchanged between network operators and ground operators.

The excavation industry, represented by the Cable and Pipeline Consultation (KLO), drafted the CROW 500 guideline in 2017 to comply with the WIBON. The CROW 500 states that preventing excavation damage is the responsibility of the entire excavation chain.

Comply with WIBON and CROW 500

To prevent damage to cables and pipelines during excavation work, the Information Exchange Above and Underground Networks and Networks Act (WIBON) was established. This law defines how information should be exchanged between network operators and ground operators.

The excavation industry, represented by the Cable and Pipeline Consultation (KLO), drafted the CROW 500 guideline in 2017 to comply with the WIBON. The CROW 500 states that preventing excavation damage is the responsibility of the entire excavation chain.

Avoid fines

The regulator, Agentschap Telecom / Rijksdienst Digitale Infrastructuur, is increasingly closely monitoring compliance with the CROW500 guideline as an interpretation of the WIBON.

Several organizations have since received fines and reprimands because their organizations did not meet the requirements. It is therefore important to ensure that your organization meets these requirements to avoid problems.

For and by the excavation chain

The CROW 500 Proof (C5P) app is a product of collaboration within the excavation chain, between the Cable and Pipeline Consultation (KLO) and various parties such as network operators, public space managers and excavators

In collaboration with KE-chain, the CROW 500 guideline has been digitally translated into the CROW 500 Proof app. The app contains the blueprint of the CROW 500 guideline and the knowledge and experience of industry experts. Through the app, you can collaborate with partners in the excavation chain and comply with the CROW 500 guideline.

For and by the excavation chain

The CROW 500 Proof (C5P) app is a product of collaboration within the excavation chain, between the Cable and Pipeline Consultation (KLO) and various parties such as network operators, public space managers and excavators

In collaboration with KE-chain, the CROW 500 guideline has been digitally translated into the CROW 500 Proof app. The app contains the blueprint of the CROW 500 guideline and the knowledge and experience of industry experts. Through the app, you can collaborate with partners in the excavation chain and comply with the CROW 500 guideline.

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Users are enthusiastic

Cable and pipe consultation (KLO).

KLO is a partnership of excavation contractors, network operators and subsoil managers.

"A place for the excavation chain to cooperate digitally in the prevention of excavation damage"

Municipalities of Rotterdam, Amersfoort, Enschede and Oosterhout

Four municipalities different in size. All are directors of public space.

"We are excited about the app and it helps us comply with the CROW 500"

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Users in our blog

Op Thursday 08 December 2022

Avoid fines and excavation damage.

Experts from municipalities Amersfoort, Rotterdam, Enschede, Oosterhout and Rhenen will provide education Dec. 8 in preventing excavation damage with C5P.

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Op Tuesday 07 June 2022

Letter of intent with the excavation chain

🍾 Wonderful step forward in digital collaboration with the excavation chain and KLO. Proud to contribute to building a better world underground with KE-chain.

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How the C5P app works

1. Start a new initiative

With the push of a button, you start a new initiative. Choose the blueprint of the CROW 500 and use the checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything.

2. Add excavation information

Include all relevant excavation information. The KLIC notification or other area information. The design information, EVs and third-party agreements.

3. Specify risks and measures

Use the standard list of risks as a checklist for the relevant risks for your project. Make them specific and add other risks and measures.

4. Generate the reports

With the push of a button you generate the risk and action plan, including all relevant information in a PDF. This can also be done for work instructions by area.

5. Hand it over and stay tuned

When you are satisfied with the information provided, you hand the project over to the next party who is in charge according to the CROW 500. Who can proceed directly with your information. You can continue to follow along with the project.

6. Continue to improve with evaluation

This allows you to work together transparently and it is always clear who is responsible when. During the evaluation, the initiator gets the project back with the overview of all the project’s areas of improvement.