```ts
/**
 * Safely divides two numbers, ensuring the divisor is not zero and both are finite.
 * @param a - The dividend.
 * @param b - The divisor.
 * @returns The result of dividing a by b.
 */
export function safeDivide(a: number, b: number): number {
  if (!Number.isFinite(a) || !Number.isFinite(b)) {
    throw new Error("Both arguments must be finite numbers.");
  }
  if (b === 0 || b === -0) {
    throw new Error("The divisor cannot be zero.");
  }
  return a / b;
}
```