Ergonomic Analysis of Warehouse Work Using Scalefit

Authors

Tilen Medved
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7485-862X
Zvone Balantič
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5079-904X
Branka Jarc Kovačič
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1953-6843
Aurelijus Domeika
Kaunas University of Technology, Institute of Mechatronics
Donatas Daublys
Kaunas University of Technology, Institute of Mechatronics
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8671-2612

Synopsis

Warehouse work often involves frequent handling, awkward postures, and repetitive actions that can raise long-term risk for back, neck, and shoulder pain. This matters more in a longevity society, where firms need safe work design that supports work ability across the whole workforce. This paper presents a practical workflow that links wearable full-body motion capture (Xsens) with Scalefit reports to assess physical load in real warehouse conditions. We record a worker during normal work and split the recording into work blocks that match how the job actually runs. The system then produces Excel-based outputs that summarize posture and movement over time, highlight peak-load moments, and flag body regions with higher strain. We use the outputs to rank work blocks by risk, compare work done with different load demands, and point to changes that an employer can act on (layout, shelf height, load limits, tools, and work rotation). The main contribution is a repeatable, on-site method that turns sensor data into clear ergonomics findings that support safer work design and longer working lives.

Author Biographies

Tilen Medved, University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: tilen.medved2@um.si

Zvone Balantič, University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: zvone.balantic@um.si

Branka Jarc Kovačič, University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: branka.jarc@guest.um.si

Aurelijus Domeika, Kaunas University of Technology, Institute of Mechatronics

Kaunas, Lithuania. E-mail: aurelijus.domeika@ktu.lt

Donatas Daublys, Kaunas University of Technology, Institute of Mechatronics

Kaunas, Lithuania. E-mail: donatas.daublys@ktu.lt

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March 17, 2026

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How to Cite

Medved, T., Balantič, Z., Jarc Kovačič, B., Domeika, A., & Daublys, D. (2026). Ergonomic Analysis of Warehouse Work Using Scalefit. In P. Šprajc, D. Maletič, N. Petrović, I. Iztok, A. Škraba, D. Tomić, & A. Žnidaršič Mohorič (Eds.), & (Ed.), 45th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Organization and the Longevity Society, Conference Proceedings (Vols. 45., pp. 525-538). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2026.39