Practice 08 of 8
Green Workplace
Sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain.
Build a livable, safe and orderly office with the 5S method, good area care, and smoke-free respect.
Why it matters
The work environment affects health, safety and productivity. Clean, orderly space reduces accidents, prevents loss of equipment, and creates a better working atmosphere.
5S is not just cleaning — it builds order into space and behaviour. Consistency saves time and organisational resources in the long run, and respecting smoke-free areas protects everyone's health.
Do this today
Read and act immediately — no big programme required.
- Sort: regularly separate needed and unneeded items in your work area
- Set in order: arrange things neatly, easy to reach, and label categories
- Shine: clean areas and equipment on the defined schedule
- Standardize: keep the tidiness standard as a normal team routine
- Sustain: keep practising until it becomes a habit and review together
- Respect smoke-free areas and help maintain good indoor air quality
Watch & learn
Quick knowledge
Explain
What is 5S
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain — a tool for building order that applies to any workplace.
Fact
Smoke-free areas
No-smoking campaigns and properly designated smoking areas protect indoor air quality and everyone's health.
Explain
Office livability
Adequate lighting, good ventilation, clean space and regular maintenance make an office livable and safe.
Everyday Green Challenge
This week, run a 5S round on your work area — and invite your roommates to join for one round.
Environmental impact
This practice connects to these performance dimensions:
- Work environment
- Health and safety
- Office livability
Related Green Office criteria
Linked to verified criteria and indicators (no guessed indicator IDs).