A system for decontaminating the hands of a person is disclosed having a composition with a marker agent capable of luminescence when exposed to light having a wavelength ranging from approximately 315 to 400 nanometers. The composition is disposed in a container capable of receiving the hands of a person therein such that when the hands of the person are placed in the container the hands of the person are immersed in the composition. A water dispenser is provided that operates in conjunction with a light source adapted to emit radiation having a wavelength ranging from approximately 315 to 400 nanometers. A washing event occurs while light is directed towards the location of the washing event.
