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Saanvi Iyer

Saanvi Iyer

HAVS mitigation, dust exposure control, indoor containment, noise management

About

I help crews transition to lower-vibration, lower-noise, and higher-capture setups indoors. I translate standards into doable checklists and rotations that keep teams healthy.

Core Beliefs

Healthy hands and lungs are prerequisites to professional finishes.

Background

In a school renovation, an apprentice mentioned hand tingling. We switched to lower-vibration sanders, balanced hose weights, and set a 10-10-10 rotation with anti-fatigue mats. Noise dropped, dust alarms stayed quiet, and no one complained Monday. That week, our punch list shrank—and the apprentice stayed on the trade.

Author Articles

Makita Sanders: Corded for Continuous Duty, Less Vibration Than Cordless

Makita Sanders: Corded for Continuous Duty, Less Vibration Than Cordless

Learn how corded sanders outperform cordless in continuous interior work, with lower vibration, stable speed, and better dust control backed by real jobsite data. Get practical guidelines - when to use cordless, how to set up extraction, and protocols that protect hands, lungs, and finish quality.

Sander Maintenance Guide: Reduce Dust & Vibration

Sander Maintenance Guide: Reduce Dust & Vibration

Control vibration, dust, and noise to protect hands and lungs while sharpening finish quality through disciplined sander maintenance. Follow practical routines for checks, rotations, dust-capture tuning, abrasive management, and replacement intervals, with guidance to track exposure and stay within safe limits.

Best Cheap Power Sanders That Actually Work

Best Cheap Power Sanders That Actually Work

See which low-cost sanders genuinely produce clean, consistent finishes while protecting hands and lungs. Get vetted under-$100 corded and cordless picks plus setup tips for better dust capture, lower vibration, and fewer swirls.

Corded vs Cordless Sanders: Achieve Consistent Workflow Results

Corded vs Cordless Sanders: Achieve Consistent Workflow Results

Use field-tested criteria to decide between corded and cordless sanders based on power consistency, dust control, ergonomics, and vibration exposure limits. Apply practical setup and rotation tips to maintain consistent finishes and protect crew health.