中新网广东新闻5月25日电 (记者 邓媛雯)2025年珠海市工伤预防主题宣传系列活动23日拉开帷幕。为进 一步筑牢工伤预防防线，守护劳动者的安全与健康，当天下午，珠海市第二届工伤预防技能大比武暨第 四届寻找"工伤预防宣传大使"系列活动正式启动，吸引近百位市民群众现场参加，并体验互动游戏项 目，掌握工伤预防知识。 本次活动以"聚焦'百千万工程'，撑起工伤'安全伞'"为主题，由珠海市人力资源和社会保障局主办、南 方报业传媒集团珠海分社承办，采取线上+线下的方式，同步启动工伤预防宣传标语和创意征集大赛， 即日起至6月中旬，个人和企业均可报名参赛，携手筑牢工伤预防屏障。 "去年技能大比武活动形式很新颖，让我们整个队伍以赛促学，大大提高了大家的工作积极性。"珠海格 力电器股份有限公司安全主管池青表示。 池青结合格力电器在生产线安全改造、员工安全培训等方面的实际案例，深入浅出地讲解机械操作规 范、隐患排查要点和应急处置技巧。 珠海市工伤预防协会向市民群众介绍了近年来珠海工伤预防工作的亮眼成绩，并呼吁号召更多企事业机 构加入，提升工伤预防水平、共筑安全防线。 珠海市人力资源和社会保障局相关负责人表示，希望通过开展系列活动， ...

Group 1 - The event "Stabilizing Employment, Preventing Occupational Injuries, Safeguarding 'Han'" was held in Wuhan to promote occupational injury prevention and employment stability [1][3] - The event featured six interactive sections including a VR experience area, first aid training, and a display of protective equipment, aimed at enhancing public awareness of occupational safety [2][3] - Experts provided training on first aid techniques such as CPR and the use of AEDs, emphasizing the importance of these skills in emergency situations [2][3] Group 2 - The initiative is supported by multiple government departments, highlighting a collaborative approach to occupational injury prevention involving various stakeholders [3] - The event aimed to strengthen the foundation of occupational injury prevention as a key element for safe production and high-quality urban development [2][3] - A representative from the "965" industry read a safety initiative, calling for collective efforts from society to uphold safety standards [2][3]

Core Insights - The article highlights the innovative measures taken by Liyang City to reduce workplace injuries among high-risk groups, particularly delivery workers and sanitation workers, through comprehensive training and safety protocols [1][2][4] Group 1: Training and Safety Measures - Liyang City has implemented a "combination punch" approach to workplace injury prevention, focusing on "precise prevention, smart services, and capability enhancement," resulting in a 13% year-on-year decrease in traffic accident rates among new economy workers and a 15% reduction in workplace accidents for participating companies [1] - Over 1,800 delivery riders and sanitation workers have completed safety training courses, with key enterprises achieving a 100% insurance coverage rate for workplace injuries [2] - The introduction of a "Weekend Night School" model provides free safety training for over 100 key manufacturing companies, addressing high-risk operations and promoting proactive safety measures [2][3] Group 2: Skill Competitions and Engagement - The first "Liyang Ankang" workplace injury prevention skills competition engaged over 1,000 participants from 80 companies, leading to an average 15% reduction in workplace accident rates post-competition [3] - Participants reported a 90% increase in understanding of personal safety measures, demonstrating the effectiveness of immersive training methods [3] Group 3: Smart Services and Efficiency - The "Liyang Ankang" online settlement platform has streamlined the process for workers to claim medical expenses, allowing for a one-stop settlement experience, with over 300 individuals benefiting from this service, totaling more than 2.8 million yuan [4] - The injury recognition process has been optimized, reducing the time required for processing from days to just three, with a 70% reduction in overall recognition time [4] - The use of information technology has improved the accuracy of injury recognition information verification to over 99% [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 16.5% increase in adjusted EBITDA despite headwinds, with the first quarter typically being the lightest volume quarter of the year [16][30] - Average visits per clinic per day reached a record high of 31.4, with a strong finish in March at 33.2 visits per clinic per day [6][31] - The net rate for the first quarter was $105.66, an increase of $2.29 per visit compared to the previous year, despite a 2.9% Medicare rate cut [32][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Physical therapy revenues increased by 16.4% year-over-year to $156.4 million, driven by higher net rates and acquisitions [35] - The injury prevention (IIP) segment saw a revenue increase of 28.8% year-over-year, with gross profit up 13.1% [38] - The physical therapy margin was reported at 16.3%, down from 17.9% in the previous year, but above 20% in March [37] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Workers' compensation as a percentage of revenue increased from 10% in the first quarter of last year to 10.9% this year, the highest since 2020 [34] - The company lost approximately 26,000 visits due to weather impacts in the first quarter, with significant losses in January and February [31][48] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing reimbursement rates through contract negotiations and expanding its workers' compensation business [33] - There is an emphasis on acquisitions, with the Metro acquisition contributing significantly to revenue growth [35][21] - The company is exploring home care capabilities, which are seen as a growth opportunity due to patient demand and flexibility for clinicians [110][116] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about demand and the potential for recovery following weather-related disruptions [48] - The company is preparing for potential economic downturns, citing past experiences and a strong demand outlook [52][54] - Management is hopeful about updating guidance in the coming months as performance improves [27] Other Important Information - The company has a favorable debt position with $129.4 million in term loan debt at a rate of 4.7% and a $175 million revolving credit facility with only $28 million drawn [40] - The corporate office costs were 8.8% of net revenue, down from 9% in the previous year [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: What was the guiding volume inside the negative mature clinic revenue? - Management indicated that weather had a significant impact on mature clinic revenue, particularly in established markets like Nashville and Texas [47][50] Question: How has the business performed during past economic downturns? - Management noted that during the 2008-2009 recession, the company continued to grow and acquire facilities despite some negative impacts on same-store volume [52][54] Question: What are the drivers of IIP outperformance? - The IIP segment's growth is attributed to effective injury prevention strategies that reduce reported injuries and improve employee satisfaction [62][66] Question: What is the outlook for staffing during a potential recession? - Management stated that staffing availability could improve during a recession, but it is difficult to predict [56][57] Question: Can you provide more details on the commercial rate increases? - Commercial rates increased by over 3%, with workers' compensation rates also showing strong growth [88] Question: What are the expectations for same-store volume growth? - Management expects to see growth in same-store volume for the year, particularly after overcoming weather-related challenges [92] Question: What initiatives are in place to trim excess costs? - The company is actively reviewing its top partnerships to identify areas for improvement and cost control [101]